How common are transmission problems in the 2015 Ford Fiesta?

NHTSA lists 104 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Fiesta, accounting for 40% of all complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do 2015 Ford Fiesta transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints is 59,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford Fiesta transmission?

The data provided lists no related recalls tied to this Transmission & Powertrain complaint set for the 2015 Fiesta.

Have transmission problems caused crashes or injuries in the 2015 Fiesta?

NHTSA complaint data for this component area on the 2015 Fiesta includes 4 crashes and 15 injuries.

Is the 2015 Fiesta better or worse than other years for transmission complaints?

The 2015 Fiesta's share of transmission complaints, 40% of its total, is lower than the 2013 Fiesta's 59% and the 2011 Fiesta's 50%, but similar to 2014's 41%.

2015 Ford Fiesta Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 104 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Ford Fiesta, 40% of all complaints for that model year. Median mileage at failure was 59,000 miles, with 4 crashes and 15 injuries reported. No related recalls are listed for this specific component data.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 104; 40% of 258
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 15
Median mileage: 59,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the transmission fails to downshift after passing or accelerating, holding high RPM for several seconds before responding.
Several complaints describe the transmission unexpectedly slipping into neutral while moving or stopped, sometimes leading to a rear-end collision.
Owners describe shuddering, shaking, or groaning from the transmission, especially shifting between first and second gear or during cold starts.
Some drivers report the car lunging forward at intersections, rolling backward on hills, or clicking noises during low-speed maneuvers.
A few owners report the vehicle failing to accelerate at highway speed or the clutch assembly being replaced without resolving the issue.
One complaint describes unintended acceleration while parking, resulting in a crash and a transmission warning light.

When 2015 Ford Fiesta transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 20, 2015, latest May 28, 2026.

104 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2019 Q3 (8).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 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 2015 Ford Fiesta?: NHTSA lists 104 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Fiesta, accounting for 40% of all complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2015 Ford Fiesta transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints is 59,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford Fiesta transmission?: The data provided lists no related recalls tied to this Transmission & Powertrain complaint set for the 2015 Fiesta.
Have transmission problems caused crashes or injuries in the 2015 Fiesta?: NHTSA complaint data for this component area on the 2015 Fiesta includes 4 crashes and 15 injuries.
Is the 2015 Fiesta better or worse than other years for transmission complaints?: The 2015 Fiesta's share of transmission complaints, 40% of its total, is lower than the 2013 Fiesta's 59% and the 2011 Fiesta's 50%, but similar to 2014's 41%.