Passenger Car • 1l 3-cyl and 1.6l 4-cyl configurations • • NHTSA & EPA Certified Data
The 2016 Ford Fiesta has 178 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and zero open safety recall campaigns recorded in the federal database.
The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 69 reports (39% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1l 3-cyl and 1.6l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 29 to 35 MPG combined.
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta SFE FWD | 1L 3-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 31 MPG | 41 MPG | 35 MPG | — | $1,750 / yr |
| Fiesta FWD | 1.6L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 27 MPG | 36 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,050 / yr |
| Fiesta FWD | 1.6L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 27 MPG | 35 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,050 / yr |
| Fiesta ST FWD | 1.6L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 26 MPG | 32 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,100 / yr |
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HB FWD | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 14.299999999999999% |
| 4 DR FWD | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 14.299999999999999% |
No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Ford Fiesta models.
Summary of 178 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2016 Ford Fiesta problems & component breakdown (48 categories) →Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Ford Fiesta.
View all 2016 Ford Fiesta recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 Ford Fiesta
AutoUtility's current federal dataset records zero official NHTSA safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford Fiesta.
Recall records can change as manufacturers and NHTSA publish or update campaign notices.
NHTSA records list 178 consumer defect complaints for the 2016 Ford Fiesta. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Powertrain, appearing in 69 filings (39% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2016 Ford Fiesta earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).
Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2016 Ford Fiesta range from 29 to 35 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
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