2013 Ford Fiesta drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 381 complaints for the 2013 Ford Fiesta, 42% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 381 42% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 20,000 miles 315 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 157 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 51 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 40 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 31 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 16 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 315 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 20,000 miles, and 79% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I purchased my 2013 fiesta new off the car lot. It was the biggest mistake ever. It has been in the repair shop twice for clutch replacements. I was in an accident the last time because it hesitated and then took off and ran in to the car in front of me. Ford didn't care about the accident. I had to argue with them to get a car to drive while they fixed my car yet again. It has again started hesitating and then excelling quickly and I don't know what to do anymore.
Transmission jerks and shudders when the car gets hot. The check engine light is on constantly and when the car goes uphill it rolls backwards.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Ford Fiesta
- Engine 114 complaints
- Body & structure 78 complaints
- Electrical system 62 complaints
- Latches & locks 47 complaints
- Cruise control 43 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints