2014 Ford Fiesta drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 205 complaints for the 2014 Ford Fiesta, 31% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 205 31% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 30,000 miles 165 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 68 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 33 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 29 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 19 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 165 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 30,000 miles, and 79% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
My 2014 Ford Fiesta started to "Smoke". There was a smoldering Electrical short emitting smoke from fusebox. The car would not Start after this incident. I have a letter from Ford indicating the Fusebox had a recall on this Issue due to a corrosion defect. I took it to local Ford dealer who Confirmed recall/defect
It just started running ruff my fan went out first then my radio now the transmission is slippin and feels like breaks are grinding
Other problems reported for the 2014 Ford Fiesta
- Engine 91 complaints
- Body & structure 54 complaints
- Electrical system 45 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Latches & locks 30 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints