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2012 Ford Fiesta Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Ford Fiesta has 58 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Ford Fiesta

Powertrain
266
Structure
118
Other
58
Electrical
47
Latches & Locks
36
Engine
20
Speed Control
14
Steering
13
Airbags
11
Lights
10
Brakes
7
Seats
6
Tires
3

58

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 19, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe drivers side door latch will not latch, the door will swing open because the latch is defective....
Nov 4, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe door latches have a safety recall and needs to be fixed or observed to ensure proper road safety...
Aug 28, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy car has had transmission issues since I purchased the car, and the problems has gotten worse and ...
Jun 15, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERWhile driving along the transmission slipped into neutral and would not move forward.Could have been...
Feb 15, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHERIncident= on February 15, 2023 While vehicle is in drive, upon stopping going up a slight hill, the ...
Aug 8, 2022UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe door is not closing or locking I want to open the door and get groceries down and then when I we...
Jul 29, 2022UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe transmission is slipping and jerking. I can't change gears without a issue and the car stops. Th...
Oct 17, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERstarted and moved the gear lever from "P" mode to "D" mode to move the vehicle forward. But couldn't...
Aug 27, 2021FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCar turns off randomly when driving. Majority of the time it happens when the car is slowing down or...
Oct 22, 2020UNKNOWN OR OTHERI WAS TOLD FROM A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC THAT MY DUAL TRANSMISSION WAS THE MAIN CAUSE FOR THE CAR STU...
Sep 21, 2020UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE DOOR LATCH IS BROKEN, THE DOOR IS OPEN . I CALL A FORD DEALER AND THEY TELL ME, THAT THEY CAN'T...
Aug 12, 2020UNKNOWN OR OTHERRECEIVED SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 20S30 (20V-331). CALL MY DEALER TO TAKE IT IN. "NO ONE HERE TO TAKE ...
Jun 10, 2020UNKNOWN OR OTHERDOOR LATCH FAILURES X 3 AFTER REPLACEMENT OF ALL PER RECALL NOTICE 15V-246. (12/2015)
May 5, 2020UNKNOWN OR OTHERTRANSMISSION PROBLEM JERKS WHEN TRYING TO TURN HARD TO GO UP AN INCLINE SOMETIMES SHUTS OFF. *TR
Nov 15, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHERI JUST BOUGHT A 2012 FORD FIESTA FROM A DEALERSHIP BACK IN AUGUST. I SEARCHED THE WEBSITE, ONCE THE ...
Aug 9, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHERIN 2017 MY BACK DOOR ON PASSENGER SIDE WOULD NOT SHUT, I DROVE TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THA...
Mar 8, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHERCAR HESITATES WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE GEARS. A MESSAGE COMES UP SAYING TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION ...
Feb 12, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHERTAKATA RECALL FOR MY 2012 FORD FIESTA SE. THERE IS A HESITATION/JUMPING MOTION WHEN ACCELERATING. I ...
Jan 3, 2019UNKNOWN OR OTHERLEFT PASSENGER DOOR LATCH POPPED OPEN WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY ...
Nov 6, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS AND HESITATES ALL THE TIME. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUES DUE TO WHEN ACCELERATING...

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