How common are transmission problems in the 2014 Ford Fiesta?

NHTSA lists 208 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2014 Fiesta, which is 41% of all 502 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Fiesta transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the transmission & powertrain area on the 2014 Fiesta.

At what mileage do 2014 Ford Fiesta transmission problems usually start?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 30,000 miles.

What do owners say goes wrong with the 2014 Fiesta transmission?

Owners describe shuddering and jerking at low speeds, hesitation or stalling while accelerating, gears getting stuck, and repeated dual clutch replacements that did not fix the issue.

Were there any crashes linked to these transmission complaints?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 fire associated with the 208 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2014 Fiesta, with no injuries reported.

2014 Ford Fiesta Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 208 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2014 Ford Fiesta, 41% of the 502 total complaints for that year, with a median failure mileage of 30,000. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 208; 41% of 502
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 30,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the car shudders, jerks, or shakes when accelerating from a stop or at low speeds, often described as a grinding or shuddering sensation.
Several owners describe sudden loss of power while driving, including stalling or hesitating at highway speeds or when merging into traffic.
Multiple complaints mention the transmission getting stuck in a gear, failing to shift up or down properly, sometimes taking several minutes to correct itself.
Owners report dual clutch replacements that did not resolve the shuddering, with some saying the problem returned worse than before.
One owner reports the vehicle rolled backward or lurched forward unexpectedly when stopped on an incline, leading to a crash.
A separate electrical complaint describes the transmission control module failing repeatedly, causing stalls and loss of power in traffic.

When 2014 Ford Fiesta transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 24, 2014, latest May 11, 2026.

208 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2019 Q3 (29).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 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 common are transmission problems in the 2014 Ford Fiesta?: NHTSA lists 208 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2014 Fiesta, which is 41% of all 502 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Fiesta transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the transmission & powertrain area on the 2014 Fiesta.
At what mileage do 2014 Ford Fiesta transmission problems usually start?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 30,000 miles.
What do owners say goes wrong with the 2014 Fiesta transmission?: Owners describe shuddering and jerking at low speeds, hesitation or stalling while accelerating, gears getting stuck, and repeated dual clutch replacements that did not fix the issue.
Were there any crashes linked to these transmission complaints?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 fire associated with the 208 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2014 Fiesta, with no injuries reported.