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2019 Ford Fiesta: common problems and reliability
· MK8An average Fiesta year.
103 owner complaints, most about back over prevention. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2019 Fiesta?The 2019 Ford Fiesta has 103 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are back over prevention and power train. Owners most often flag 1.0 ecoboost wet timing belt disintegration causing oil pump clogging and engine failure.
Safety record for the 2019 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Ford Fiesta vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Fiesta years only. How we score it
Is 2019 a good year for the Fiesta?
Across the 11 Fiesta model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2002) to 730 (2011). With 103 complaints, the 2019 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
Recalls affecting the 2019 Fiesta
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Campaign 19V629000Ford 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
Campaign 24V951000Ford 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
Campaign 25V695000Ford 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.
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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