2016 Ford Fiesta power train problems
101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Ford Fiesta — 57% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 appeared at roughly 58,000 miles. As I am a single father and a full time…”
filed Oct 28, 2025
“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 intended. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a…”
filed Aug 1, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Fiesta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 21 | 22% |
| 2018 Fiesta | 10 | 29% |
| 2017 Fiesta | 22 | 30% |
| 2015 Fiesta | 104 | 40% |
| 2014 Fiesta | 208 | 41% |
| 2013 Fiesta | 391 | 59% |
| 2012 Fiesta | 274 | 44% |
| 2011 Fiesta | 366 | 50% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford Fiesta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.