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2013 Ford Fiesta Steering Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 668 total for the year
Median mileage
46,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Ford Fiesta, 1% of the 668 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Vehicle is dangerous. I have experienced loss of power with no response to the gas pedal. Car jerks violently while driving making it very difficult to steer and maintain. I have not driven car in months because it is a safety hazard. I have taken car to dealer 4 times and each time they are fixing the transmission, but it does the same thing right after getting the car back. Avoid this vehicle do not buy.”

NHTSA complaint #11003547, filed 2017-07, 67,000 miles

“The vehicle shuttered, make grinding sound and hesitated when starting up and driving. At every stop light, stop sign when starting up again, the same sounds, and hesitating would occur. Took vehicle in to the dealer who said I needed another clutch and transmission. About $3000.00. I have another vehicle same year, same model, and exactly the same situation is happening, these vehicles should be recalled immediately.”

NHTSA complaint #10690126, filed 2015-02, 33,000 miles

“While my 17 year old daughter was driving her 2013 Ford Fiesta the power steering malfunctioned. This happened once before while she was in a parked position, this time however it was while she was driving. After the engine is shut off and restarted the problem is resolved. This is definitely a concern because you have no warning when it will happen. We bought this car 8 months ago for our daughter, she has been a licensed driver since december 2015. The car had 1 previous owner, no accidents, low mileage. …”

NHTSA complaint #10862510, filed 2016-05, 26,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201911%
201734%
201674%
201583%
2014112%
201341%
2012132%
2011264%

Other parts of the 2013 Ford Fiesta

Transmission and drivetrain
391 complaints
Engine
110 complaints
Other or unknown
93 complaints
Body and structure
78 complaints
Electrical system
62 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
47 complaints
Vehicle speed control
43 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Electronic stability control
13 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Exterior lighting
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford Fiesta

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology