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.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 178 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Powertrain (69 / 39%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 10 crash / 1 fire / 6 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 29–35 MPG (4 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
29–35MPG
4 EPA certified variants (1l 3-cyl and 1.6l 4-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
178
178 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
0
0 open safety recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
4 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Ford Fiesta?

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
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Ford Fiesta?

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 14.299999999999999%
4 DR FWD 14.299999999999999%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Ford Fiesta models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Ford Fiesta?

Summary of 178 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
178
Crash Reports
10
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
6
Total Injuries
10

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 69 complaints (2 crashes)
Engine 11 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 7 complaints
Electrical System 6 complaints
Steering 5 complaints

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) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Ford Fiesta?

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) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.