How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Ford Fiesta have?

NHTSA lists 366 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Fiesta, which is 50% of the 730 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 Ford Fiesta?

This data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area of the 2011 Fiesta.

At what mileage do 2011 Fiesta transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Fiesta is 56,200 miles.

Did the transmission problems cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data ties 10 crashes and 13 injuries to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Fiesta, with no fires reported.

Is the 2011 Fiesta worse than other Fiesta years for transmission complaints?

Among Fiesta model years listed, 2011 has the highest raw count at 366 complaints, though 2013 has a higher share of total complaints at 59% versus 50% for 2011.

2011 Ford Fiesta Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 366 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Fiesta, 50% of all 730 complaints filed for that year. Median mileage at failure was 56,200 miles, with 10 crashes and 13 injuries tied to this area. No related recalls are listed in this data.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 366; 50% of 730
Crashes reported: 10
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 13
Median mileage: 56,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle jerking, hesitating, or lurching forward at low speeds, sometimes leading to a crash into another vehicle or a ditch.
Some describe unintended acceleration or the transmission failing to slow the car despite the brake pedal being pressed to the floor.
Multiple owners noticed clunking noises and slow-to-crank starts, followed by the transmission refusing to engage in drive or reverse until the car was restarted.
Several report the transmission slipping out of gear or revving as if in neutral while trying to move, along with reduced power on hills and lower fuel economy.
One owner reports the dual-clutch transmission being replaced at least twice, with continued jerking and stalling at intersections and hills.

When 2011 Ford Fiesta transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 29, 2010, latest Sep 3, 2025.

366 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q4 to 2025 Q3; peak 2019 Q3 (32).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Ford Fiesta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Fiesta model year

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

2011366 (50%)
2012274 (44%)
2013391 (59%)
2014208 (41%)
2015104 (40%)
2016101 (57%)
201722 (30%)
201810 (29%)
201921 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Ford Fiesta have?: NHTSA lists 366 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Fiesta, which is 50% of the 730 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 Ford Fiesta?: This data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area of the 2011 Fiesta.
At what mileage do 2011 Fiesta transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Fiesta is 56,200 miles.
Did the transmission problems cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data ties 10 crashes and 13 injuries to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Fiesta, with no fires reported.
Is the 2011 Fiesta worse than other Fiesta years for transmission complaints?: Among Fiesta model years listed, 2011 has the highest raw count at 366 complaints, though 2013 has a higher share of total complaints at 59% versus 50% for 2011.