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2011 Ford Fiesta Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Ford Fiesta has 341 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Ford Fiesta

Powertrain
341
Structure
115
Electrical
51
Other
50
Engine
30
Steering
26
Latches & Locks
26
Airbags
22
Speed Control
21
Suspension
9
Fuel System
9
Brakes
7
Seat Belts
7
Seats
7
Visibility
4

341

Complaints

0

Recalls

11

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 27, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ve...
Jul 16, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving on a main road at 30 MPH,...
Jun 17, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated or jerked while d...
May 22, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the a...
Jun 23, 2024POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illu...
Mar 10, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTransmission overheating stopped car
Dec 14, 2023POWER TRAINThe car lurches, and hops during acceleration. I came to a stop one morning, and it would NOT move a...
Sep 15, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ...
Jul 21, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ...
Jul 13, 2023POWER TRAINSee attached document from complainant
Jun 1, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, ...
May 17, 2023POWER TRAINI purchased the car at a buy here, pay here. I drove off the lot with a picture of an engine on my d...
Apr 5, 2023POWER TRAINI only had 77k miles on my fiesta and always well maintained. The transmission system had an interna...
Mar 6, 2023POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLUpon acceleration from a stop the transmission seriously shutters and stalls the vehicles engine ser...
Jan 8, 2023POWER TRAINNo incident yet but can smell burnt clutch only 58,000 miles it's the dual clutch for DP6 transmissi...
Nov 7, 2022POWER TRAINVehicle transmission was repaired 4 times and is failing again. Shuttering and has cut off while dr...
Nov 3, 2022POWER TRAINMy car would lose power while driving. Also, my 2011 Ford Fiesta would jump out of gear to hit the c...
Aug 5, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted to reverse...
Jul 14, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the tran...
Jul 4, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while attempting to shift the vehicle into r...

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