Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Ford Fiesta
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Ford Fiesta has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 259 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V775000 Doors May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V177000 Doors May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V209000 Engine Cylinder Head may Leak Oil NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V005000 Improper Plating on Fuel Pump may Result in Stall NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 105 complaints
- Engine 69 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 41 complaints
- Unknown or Other 36 complaints
- Electrical System 20 complaints
- Air Bags 14 complaints
Of the 259 complaints on file, 16 report a crash; across all 259 complaints, owners report 24 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Ford Fiesta has multiple recall issues, particularly with door latches and engine cooling, alongside numerous complaints about power train issues. Its reliability is compromised by these common faults and the high complaint count for critical systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 50,000–80,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | very common |
| engine cooling system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $750–$1,800 | common |
| fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Hard shifting or slipping
- Overheating engine
- Fuel smell
- Dashboard warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Ford Fiesta at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.