2016 Ford Fiesta Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

33Engine complaints

18.5%Of all 178 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN90 · 50.6%

ENGINE33 · 18.5%

Unspecified / other22 · 12.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22 · 12.4%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL11 · 6.2%

Share of the 178 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Ford Fiesta overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY CARS THROTTLE BODY STOPPED FUNCTIONING. HAVING TO TRY AND PULL OVER I GOT STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC…”NHTSA complaint 11406957 — filed 04/07/2021

“I HAVE A 2016 FORD FIESTA THIS MODEL CAR DOES NOT COME WITH A GAS CAP. I'VE NOTICED AFTER I FILLED MY CAR UP WITH…”NHTSA complaint 11394752 — filed 02/04/2021

“LEAK IN COOLANT RESERVE TANK CAUSING OVERHEATING. TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED.”NHTSA complaint 11387081 — filed 01/07/2021

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Ford Fiesta have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Ford Fiesta: 33 of 178 complaints on file (18.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Ford Fiesta have in total?

178 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.