Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Ford Transit Connect
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Ford Transit Connect has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 52 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V196000 Engine May Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V294000 Panoramic Roof Panel May Detach from Vehicle NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V413000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V376000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V791000 Air Bag Missing First Stage Booster/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V636000 Engine May Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V550000 Missing or Loose Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 24 complaints
- Service Brakes 18 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 4 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 3 complaints
Of the 52 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 52 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Ford Transit Connect has 51 complaints and 8 recall campaigns, indicating several issues affecting reliability. Notably, its powertrain and braking systems have multiple complaints. The number of recalls, particularly involving powertrain and safety systems, further suggests potential reliability concerns. Limited data, however, means some failure predictions are uncertain.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | common |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | common |
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 changes every 7,500 miles
- Brake pad inspection annually
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Inspect belts and hoses annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Shifting issues
- Unusual brake noises
- Delayed start/stop reaction
- Overheating engine
- Transmission fluid leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Ford Transit Connect at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.