How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Ford Fiesta?

NHTSA lists 24 brake-related complaints for the 2014 Ford Fiesta, which is 5% of the 502 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Ford Fiesta?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the brake complaints on the 2014 Ford Fiesta.

At what mileage do 2014 Ford Fiesta brake problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2014 Ford Fiesta is 35,000 miles.

Were there any crashes linked to brake complaints on the 2014 Ford Fiesta?

Yes, NHTSA data ties 2 crashes and 1 fire to brake-area complaints on the 2014 Ford Fiesta, though no injuries were reported.

Is the brake complaint rate on the 2014 Ford Fiesta unusual compared to other years?

The 5% share for 2014 is similar to 2011 (5%), 2012 (4%), and 2013 (4%), and higher than 2016 (2%) and 2018 (3%), but lower than 2019 (13%).

2014 Ford Fiesta Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 24 brake complaints for the 2014 Ford Fiesta, 5% of its 502 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 35,000. Two crashes and one fire are tied to this area, but there are no related brake recalls.

Brakes complaints: 24; 5% of 502
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 35,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Some owners report the brake pedal sinking close to the floor with little resistance, requiring repeated pumping before the car slows down.
Drivers describe the car shuddering or jerking when moving from the brake to the accelerator, a pattern several link to dealer reprogramming of the transmission control module.
Owners report a grinding or screeching noise when braking at low speed, later diagnosed by an independent mechanic as worn brakes and calipers needing replacement.
A few drivers report the vehicle failing to slow down despite pressing the brake pedal, in one case resulting in a rear-end collision.
One owner reports the car drifting backward on an incline even with the brake pedal depressed, leading to a crash into a tree.

When 2014 Ford Fiesta brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 29, 2014, latest May 12, 2025.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to May 2025; peak Nov 2017 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 Ford Fiesta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Fiesta model year

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

201139 (5%)
201224 (4%)
201324 (4%)
201424 (5%)
201510 (4%)
20163 (2%)
20177 (9%)
20181 (3%)
201913 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Ford Fiesta?: NHTSA lists 24 brake-related complaints for the 2014 Ford Fiesta, which is 5% of the 502 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Ford Fiesta?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the brake complaints on the 2014 Ford Fiesta.
At what mileage do 2014 Ford Fiesta brake problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2014 Ford Fiesta is 35,000 miles.
Were there any crashes linked to brake complaints on the 2014 Ford Fiesta?: Yes, NHTSA data ties 2 crashes and 1 fire to brake-area complaints on the 2014 Ford Fiesta, though no injuries were reported.
Is the brake complaint rate on the 2014 Ford Fiesta unusual compared to other years?: The 5% share for 2014 is similar to 2011 (5%), 2012 (4%), and 2013 (4%), and higher than 2016 (2%) and 2018 (3%), but lower than 2019 (13%).