Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Ford Fiesta
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Ford Fiesta has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 179 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.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 101 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Electrical System 26 complaints
- Unknown or Other 22 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 11 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 11 complaints
Of the 179 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 179 complaints, owners report 10 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Ford Fiesta has an average reliability rating based on 178 owner complaints and no recall campaigns. Most issues stem from the power train, which amassed over half of the complaints, indicating potential common failures in that area. Other areas such as the engine and electrical system also present moderate issues. The absence of recall campaigns suggests less severe problems overall.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 40,000-70,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | common |
| engine | 50,000-80,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 30,000-60,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant flush every 5 years
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 5,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed gear shifts
- Check engine light on
- Unusual engine noises
- Faulty electrical components
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Ford Fiesta at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.