2014 Ford Fiesta Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 9%of 504 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Ford Fiesta, 9% of the 504 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is a problem with every owner of fiestas that I know. I'm in a community of Fiesta owners and nearly every one of them have the same issue. The computer stereo in the center console stops working mid drive. Distracts driver from the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11180525, filed 2019-02, 26,500 miles“While driving on the freeway during the summer in houston my A/C compressor failed and produced a disturbing odor within the car. It inherently has caused driving during the summer to become very taxing due to the heat even with the windows down and on several occasions I have become dizzy due to the heat. A few days later I had 2 blend motors also fail with the A/C system that now cause intermittent and loud clicking noises that can be distracting while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11079080, filed 2018-03, 42,000 miles“I got vehicle at a well known car dealership - used. It was given '120 point inspection' so the car was in 'good to go' condition. I walked out with luckily some max protection insurance from them, where they would cover any non- ware & tear repairs. Great decision at first, maybe not even a year in at roughly 80k miles the car AC does not get cool, when at a stop or slow speed the car would start to overheat & in stall - this is a manual vehicle so you would have to drop gear in order to gain speed back and cool the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11115687, filed 2018-08, 116,000 miles“I was driving and my door flew open. I've owned the car 4 years. I've had 2 transmission clutches replaced, 2 sync systems replaced, there have been other parts but I don't have that info at the moment. There have been 8-9 parts in total. Some of the recalls I have researched were before I was sold the car. I have contacted Ford motor company and was told if I didn't like it, don't buy another Ford. I just had the latest transmission clutch and sync replaced a few months ago and asked about any current recalls and was told none at the moment. …”
NHTSA complaint #11150076, filed 2018-11, 73,247 miles“Have had constant issues with the radio unit, now on my 2nd unit. Radio starts making a popping, crackling, thumping loud sound from the speakers, until stops working with no sound. Then these thumping sounds are generated even with the radio off (not playing anything)! Which I presume a short or wiring issue. I'm shocked we haven't gotten in an accident from jumping/jerking the steering wheel when it happens. Many complaints online to Ford about fiestas and focus vehicles but they have not done anything, and the dealer just wants to charge for labor just for inspecting. …”
NHTSA complaint #11209430, filed 2019-05, 42,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11 | 10% |
| 2018 | 6 | 17% |
| 2017 | 7 | 9% |
| 2016 | 26 | 15% |
| 2015 | 19 | 7% |
| 2014 | 45 | 9% |
| 2013 | 62 | 9% |
| 2012 | 66 | 11% |
| 2011 | 96 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ford Fiesta
208 complaintsEngine
84 complaintsOther or unknown
81 complaintsBody and structure
54 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford Fiesta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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