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#BS-2019-FORFIE-2DAB2019 Ford Fiesta
Based on reports from 94 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 94 complaints, 14 crashes, 1 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.7x the class average.
Top reported problems
engine sputters at 4500 rpm
1 complaints β’ Severity 8/10
howling inconsisting shifting
1 complaints β’ Severity 10/10
transmission pops out of reverse
1 complaints β’ Severity 6/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
20 owners reported back over prevention issues β failures commonly reported around 50K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0β30K miles (12 reports) β’ Median: 50K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Back Over Prevention (20 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
AI-synthesized themes from real complaints
Buyer Lot Checklist
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Negotiation Talking Points
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Buy / Skip Verdict
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Ford Fiesta: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Back Over Prevention Issues
Back Over Prevention complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Fiesta, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Fiesta, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Fiesta, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Fiesta, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Ford Fiesta. Recent trend: decreasing.



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Recall History (3 recalls)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Ford Fiesta is the 2011 β worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.
2019 Ford Fiesta vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)
This vehicle
94
Class avg
20
4.7x the class average β significantly more complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume β popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 94 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Other Ford Fiesta Model Years
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