2016 Ford Fiesta reliability
The 2016 Ford Fiesta has 178 complaints with NHTSA after 11 years, or 9 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Fiesta years here — under the median of the other years, which is 18. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (101 of 178), then Engine (33) and Electrical system (26). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 57,183 miles, and the middle half falls between 30,500 and 85,000 miles. Those filings include 10 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, 6 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.
The 2015 Fiesta has 258 complaints, 18 per year, and the 2017 has 74 complaints, 7 per year. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2017.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2016 Ford Fiesta. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (178 total)
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Of the 117 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 57,183 miles. The middle half fall between 30,500 and 85,000 miles.
Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The transmission started slipping in 1st and 2nd gear."
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"I have come to find that this vehicle suffers from premature slave cylinder failure, there are roughly 62,000 miles on the vehicle. Typical failure is reported to Ford between 70,000 and 80,000 miles. First symptoms…"
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"Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle…"
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"The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and hesitated to respond. Additionally, the vehicle failed to reverse as…"
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"The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle was losing motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2016 Ford Fiesta 4 DR FWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2016 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Fiesta front-wheel drive | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-wheel drive | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG | $2150 |
| Fiesta front-wheel drive | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Manual 5-speed | Front-wheel drive | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG | $2150 |
| Fiesta SFE front-wheel drive | 1L, 3-cyl | Manual 5-speed | Front-wheel drive | 31 | 41 | 35 MPG | $1850 |
| Fiesta ST front-wheel drive | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Front-wheel drive | 26 | 32 | 29 MPG | $2250 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
U.S. 2011-2016 Fiesta models built with the optional PowerShift dual-clutch automatic transmission (DPS6) developed a well-documented pattern of rough shifting and repeat repairs to the clutch and clutch seals. NHTSA found no evidence that the transmission is a safety risk and did not order a recall. Ford settled a nationwide class action, Vargas v. Ford Motor Co., covering 2011-2016 Fiesta and 2012-2016 Focus PowerShift owners, with final court approval in March 2020; in August 2019 Ford separately extended the clutch warranty to seven years or 100,000 miles on roughly 560,000 of these cars. Only PowerShift-equipped cars are covered by the settlement.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Ford Fiesta reliable?
The 2016 Ford Fiesta has 178 complaints with NHTSA after 11 years, or 9 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Fiesta years here — under the median of the other years, which is 18. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2016 Ford Fiesta?
The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (101 of 178), then Engine (33) and Electrical system (26). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 57,183 miles, and the middle half falls between 30,500 and 85,000 miles. Those filings include 10 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, 6 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.
Is the 2016 Ford Fiesta more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2015 Fiesta has 258 complaints, 18 per year, and the 2017 has 74 complaints, 7 per year. The 2016 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2017.
Has the 2016 Ford Fiesta been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2016 Ford Fiesta.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Ford Fiesta?
Owners have filed 178 complaints about the 2016 Ford Fiesta with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2016 Ford Fiesta get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 Ford Fiesta is 31 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What generation is the 2016 Ford Fiesta?
6th generation (2011-2019), the only Fiesta generation sold in the US.
Does the Ford Fiesta have PowerShift transmission problems?
2011-2016 Fiestas with the optional DPS6 dual-clutch automatic were covered by a 2020 class-action settlement and a 2019 clutch warranty extension; NHTSA did not order a recall.