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2018 Ford Fiesta: common problems and reliability
· MK8One of the best Fiesta years.
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35 owner complaints, most about power train. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 Fiesta?The 2018 Ford Fiesta has 35 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system. Owners most often flag 1.0 ecoboost wet timing belt disintegration causing oil pump clogging and engine failure.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Ford Fiesta vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Fiesta years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the Fiesta?
Across the 11 Fiesta model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2002) to 730 (2011). With 35 complaints, the 2018 Fiesta sits below the model's median of 178.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners report on the MK8 Fiesta
Owners of the Mk8 Fiesta generally express strong affection for the car, frequently describing it as fun, zippy, and enjoyable to drive. The interior is considered a major improvement over the previous generation.
- Very frequent1.0 EcoBoost wet timing belt disintegration causing oil pump clogging and engine failure
- Very frequentSYNC/APIM module failures causing infotainment and Bluetooth issues
- RecurrentBlend door actuator failure
- Recurrent1.5 EcoBoost oil pump wet belt concerns
- RecurrentSmall battery causing frequent flat batteries (1.5 EcoBoost models)
Owner insights for the MK8 Fiesta. Read the full MK8 owner report.
Typical used price
Used Fiesta listings typically run $7,095–$10,612 across 2011 to 2019 model years.
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