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2018 Ford Fiesta Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 35 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Ford Fiesta

The 2018 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Good Choice — 2018 Ford Fiesta

The 2018 Ford Fiesta has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
35
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Ford Fiesta

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2018 Ford Fiesta.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2018 Ford Fiesta

Based on 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
9
Unknown Or Other
7
Electrical System
6
Air Bags
4
Engine
3
Suspension
2
Latches/locks/linkages
1
Fuel/propulsion System
1
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Ford Fiesta — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 616 complaints 2013 667 complaints 2014 501 complaints 2015 257 complaints 2016 178 complaints 2017 72 complaints 2018 35 complaints 2019 92 complaints 2020 0 complaints 2021 0 complaints 2022 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2012, 2013, 2014 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2017, 2018, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Ford Fiesta

Is the 2018 Ford Fiesta reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Ford Fiesta has no open recalls and 35 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2018 Ford Fiesta have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2018 Ford Fiesta. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Fiesta?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Ford Fiesta are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Ford Fiesta safe to buy?
The 2018 Ford Fiesta has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Fiesta should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Fiesta are: 2017, 2018, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2012, 2013, 2014.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.