2012 Ford Fiesta drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 273 complaints for the 2012 Ford Fiesta, 33% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 273 33% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 40,000 miles 211 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 55 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 45 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 38 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 29 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 25 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 211 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 65% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Car jerks and shudders uncontrollably. Lurches into intersections after coming to a stop when clutch fails to disengage. Unpredictable speed. Does not accelerate onto freeway. Jerks violently when taking foot on or off gas pedal. Dangerous and terrifying. Replacement clutch has been ordered by dealership and is backordered 3 months. They must be recalled before someone dies.
The vehicle has a transmission shudder and does not shift gear properly as it accelerates. This causes the vehicle to be subject to unexpected conditions of lack of response which may cause safety issues.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Ford Fiesta
- Body & structure 129 complaints
- Engine 75 complaints
- Electrical system 66 complaints
- Latches & locks 57 complaints
- Cruise control 40 complaints
- Lighting 22 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints