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2012 Ford Transit Connect: common problems and reliability
One of the better Transit Connect years.
26 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy one?The 2012 Ford Transit Connect has 26 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and visibility.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Ford Transit Connect vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Transit Connect years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the Transit Connect?
Across the 14 Transit Connect model years we track, complaint volume runs from 2 (2023) to 259 (2016). With 26 complaints, the 2012 Transit Connect sits below the model's median of 79.
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 2012 Transit Connect
visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Campaign 12V374000Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles. The wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or inconsistent clearing of the windshield and possible detachment of the wiper arm.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The first-generation model (approximately 2010-2013) is frequently criticized for significant transmission reliability issues, poor driving dynamics, and a cheap, unrefined feel, particularly on long journeys.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Transit Connect. See the full Transit Connect owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Transit Connect listings typically run $13,599–$20,795 across 2014 to 2023 model years.
Other Transit Connect model years
Compare every Transit Connect year side by side to see how 2012 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Transit Connect against its rivals
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