How many electrical complaints does the 2011 Ford Fiesta have?

NHTSA lists 98 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Ford Fiesta, which is 13% of the 730 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Fiesta electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System component on the 2011 Ford Fiesta.

At what mileage do 2011 Fiesta electrical problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2011 Ford Fiesta is 63,000 miles.

Were there any fires or crashes linked to 2011 Fiesta electrical issues?

NHTSA data shows 1 fire, 1 crash, and 1 injury among the 98 electrical complaints for the 2011 Ford Fiesta.

How does the 2011 Fiesta compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2011 Fiesta's 98 electrical complaints and 13% share are higher in raw count than any other model year, though 2018 had a higher share at 17% with far fewer total complaints (6).

2011 Ford Fiesta Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 98 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Ford Fiesta, 13% of that year's 730 total complaints. There is one reported fire, one crash, and one injury, with a median failure mileage of 63,000. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Electrical System complaints: 98; 13% of 730
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 63,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Battery cables and connections fail or corrode, sometimes shearing off and leaving the car unable to start.
Vehicles lose power or stall while driving, in one case tied to a fire after the heater stopped working with cruise control engaged.
Wiring harness and fuse box problems cause the car to lose gears, stop starting, or lose accessories like the horn and windows.
Batteries repeatedly fail to hold a charge, especially in cold weather, requiring multiple replacements.
Software or module updates for the electrical and transmission control systems fail to permanently fix stalling and gear-loss symptoms.
Climate control electronics malfunction, blowing hot air or triggering warning lights tied to reported air quality complaints.

When 2011 Ford Fiesta electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 10, 2011, latest Aug 3, 2025.

98 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q1 to 2025 Q3; peak 2015 Q2 (6).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Ford Fiesta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Fiesta model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201198 (13%)
201279 (13%)
201367 (10%)
201447 (9%)
201520 (8%)
201626 (15%)
20177 (9%)
20186 (17%)
201911 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2011 Ford Fiesta have?: NHTSA lists 98 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Ford Fiesta, which is 13% of the 730 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Fiesta electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System component on the 2011 Ford Fiesta.
At what mileage do 2011 Fiesta electrical problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2011 Ford Fiesta is 63,000 miles.
Were there any fires or crashes linked to 2011 Fiesta electrical issues?: NHTSA data shows 1 fire, 1 crash, and 1 injury among the 98 electrical complaints for the 2011 Ford Fiesta.
How does the 2011 Fiesta compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2011 Fiesta's 98 electrical complaints and 13% share are higher in raw count than any other model year, though 2018 had a higher share at 17% with far fewer total complaints (6).