NHTSA has 504 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Ford Fiesta[1]. The biggest group names the power train, with 208 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners name most, biggest first. - Power Train. 208 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe jerky starts from a stop, shuddering, slipping gears and a car that hesitates or loses power when they try to speed up. - Engine. 92 complaints[6]. Owners describe shaking when pulling away, sudden revs at a light, stalling and a car that surges on its own. - Unknown Or Other. 79 complaints[7]. These reports do not fit a single named part. - Structure. 54 complaints[8]. Owners describe doors that would not latch or popped open while driving, and a hard to reach unlock button. - Electrical System. 45 complaints[9]. Owners describe a heater blower that quit in the cold, no-start trouble and warning lights coming on without notice. - Fuel/Propulsion System. 30 complaints[10]. - Latches/Locks/Linkages. 30 complaints[11]. - Speed Control. 25 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2014 Fiesta is necessarily included.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch (20V331), June 2020. About 2,147,323 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch (20V177), March 2020. About 288,110 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine (17V209), March 2017. About 208,584 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch (17V210), March 2017. About 191,432 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch (15V246), April 2015. About 456,440 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (15V005), January 2015. About 54,543 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[18]
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage (14V402), July 2014. About 175 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[19]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fiesta FWD, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[20] | 27 / 35 / 30 | $2,250 |
| Fiesta FWD, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[21] | 27 / 36 / 30 | $2,250 |
| Fiesta ST FWD, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[22] | 26 / 34 / 29 | $2,300 |
| Fiesta SFE FWD, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[23] | 28 / 37 / 31 | $2,150 |
| Fiesta SFE FWD, 1.0L 3-cyl turbo, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[4] | 31 / 41 / 35 | $1,900 |
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
How 2014 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 730 | 3 |
| 2012 | 617 | 3 |
| 2013 | 668 | 3 |
| 2014 | 504 | 7 |
| 2015 | 258 | 4 |
| 2016 | 178 | 0 |
| 2017 | 74 | 0 |
| 2018 | 35 | 0 |
| 2019 | 105 | 3 |
NHTSA's counts for the Fiesta show 504 complaints and 7 recalls for 2014[3]. Among the 9 model years listed, 5 have fewer complaints than 2014 and 3 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2018 (35) and the most are for 2011 (730)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2014 Fiesta?
The 2014 Fiesta has a clear pattern in the owner reports. The power train group is the largest, and the engine group comes next[2][6]. Owners describe trouble when pulling away from a stop. These are unverified reports to NHTSA, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold[1]. Check the recalls section and the year comparison on this page before you buy[3].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Fiesta?
- The power train group has the most complaints at 208[2]. The engine group follows with 92[6].
- Does the 2014 Ford Fiesta have recalls?
- Yes. The recalls section on this page lists them, and the by-year count is in the year comparison[3].
- How many complaints are on file for the 2014 Ford Fiesta?
- NHTSA has 504 owner complaints on file[1].
- Is the 2014 Ford Fiesta reliable?
- Owners report the most trouble with the power train and engine[2][6]. See the complaint groups and the year comparison on this page to weigh it.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2014 Ford Fiesta?
- See the fuel section on this page for the figures.
Keep exploring
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Compare all model years of the Ford Fiesta
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 504 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Ford Fiesta (23 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 17 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 208 complaints name the power train component group (3 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 30,203). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford Fiesta model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Fiesta SFE FWD, 1.0L 3-cyl turbo, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 31 city / 41 highway / 35 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 2 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 92 complaints name the engine component group (2 crashes, 4 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 55,465). NHTSA vehicle records
- 79 complaints name the unknown or other component group (3 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 42,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 54 complaints name the structure component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 44,136). NHTSA vehicle records
- 45 complaints name the electrical system component group (3 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 38,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 30 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 47,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 30 complaints name the latches/locks/linkages component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 49,884). NHTSA vehicle records
- 25 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 21,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 20V331, filed June 8, 2020: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 20V177, filed March 23, 2020: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 17V209, filed March 27, 2017: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 17V210, filed March 27, 2017: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V246, filed April 24, 2015: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V005, filed January 9, 2015: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V402, filed July 2, 2014: Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Fiesta FWD, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 35 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Fiesta FWD, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 36 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Fiesta ST FWD, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 34 highway / 29 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Fiesta SFE FWD, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 28 city / 37 highway / 31 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 5 HB FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 2 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2014 Ford Fiesta with 1.0L 3-cylinder: rated 120 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2014 Ford Fiesta with 1.6L 4-cylinder: rated 120 to 175 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov