Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Ford Transit
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Ford Transit has 16 NHTSA recall campaigns and 39 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 8 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V887000 Rearview Camera Display May Not Operate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V876000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V339000 Instrument Panel Not Illuminated/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V315000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V242000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V168000 Inoperative HVAC Controls NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V598000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V499000 Generator Fuel Hose May Cause Gas Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V791000 HVAC Controls May Become Inoperative NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V621000 Rearview Camera Display May Not Operate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V415000 Instrument Panel Not Illuminated/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V384000 Label Missing Tire Information/FMVSS 110 & 120 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V183000 Rearview Camera Display May Not Operate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V186000 Rearview Camera Display May Not Operate Correctly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V592000 Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Back Over Prevention 11 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
- Lane Departure 4 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 4 complaints
Of the 39 complaints on file, 2 report a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Ford Transit has a moderate number of complaints, mainly in back over prevention and the electrical system, which are typical for this segment. None of the issues are severe enough to significantly impact overall reliability, but prospective buyers should be aware of some potential concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Back over prevention | 15,000–35,000 miles | $150–$500 | common |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| Service brakes | 25,000–50,000 miles | $250–$600 | occasional |
| Engine | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation and balance every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive backup camera
- Frequent electrical issues
- Unexpected engine stalls
- Brake pedal sensitivity changes
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Ford Transit at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.