Lemon Law Check › 2016 Ford Fiesta
Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 178 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Ford Fiesta:
| Power train | 99 complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 19 complaints |
| Engine | 13 complaints |
| Unknown or other | 12 complaints |
| Steering | 7 complaints |
| Wheels | 5 complaints |
"The contact owns a 2016 ford fiesta. the contact stated while opening the passenger’s side front door, she felt excessive play in the door handle. while attempting to close the door, the door failed to latch securely. the contact was able to secure the door using bungie cords.…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/28/2022
"The contact owns a 2016 ford fiesta. the contact stated that the vehicle's transmission would suddenly slip while driving at various speeds. the contact would have to release some pressure on the acceleration pedal till the transmission realigns itself. the failure could occur…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/27/2021
"The contact owns a 2016 ford fiesta. the contact stated that the transmission would suddenly slip while driving at various speeds. the contact would let up off the accelerator pedal until the transmission realigned itself. the failure recurred several times per day. the failur…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/27/2021
If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Fiesta has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.
Check My Fiesta — Free →Based on 178 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2016 Ford Fiesta are power train, electrical system, engine.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford Fiesta. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.
A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Fiesta has had power train or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.
Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2016 Ford Fiesta.
All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.