2015 Ford Fiesta Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 8%of 259 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 2015 Ford Fiesta, 8% of the 259 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission slips out of gear during normal city driving. I have had the car completely lock up, become unable to drive, and needed to be towed to the dealership. This is the 3rd time I have encountered this issue. I've had the transmission computer restarted, one of the clutches replaced, then a few months after that had the car towed to the dealership again due to immobilizer malfunction design for the car is great but the mechanics are terrible.”
NHTSA complaint #11234477, filed 2019-07, 20,000 miles“My car is having electrical issues, the transmission will over rev but my speed remains the same or decreases. The car will lose power over time and the pedal will become spongy. This has become a very large inconvenience and an extreme safety hazard to myself and my passenger. I was almost in a collision with another vehicle which would be deemed my fault even though it would me the vehicle malfunctioning. When contacting Ford dearborn and perry Ford they tell me there's nothing they can do or I can pay a fee.”
NHTSA complaint #11229503, filed 2019-07, 7,336 miles“Takata recall my vehicle has been stalling out soon after fueling and requiring 3-5 minutes before being able to star the vehicle. Often times after fueling the vehicle does not start back up right away. In the last 4 months, I've been seeing this issue progress even after speaking with and getting a diagnosis from the Ford dealership where the vehicle was purchased. In the last 3 weeks. My 2015 Ford Fiesta has stalled out on me while driving 4 times! I can literally be driving on the freeway when the battery and engine lights turn on and my vehicle automatically shuts off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11165985, filed 2019-01, 96,000 miles“My airbag warning indicator has illuminated and has stayed on for two days now. There are also strange noises coming from the area behind my steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #10821165, filed 2016-01, 4,950 miles“Car dash lights up with all alerts and then totally loses power. You are unable to put car into any gear, your literally stuck wherever this occurs. I've been to 3 mechanics including Ford autonation and an electrical diagnostic garage resulting in the same results nothing ! It also says immobilizer enabled service now???”
NHTSA complaint #11407994, filed 2021-04, 61,000 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 | 20 | 8% |
| 2014 | 45 | 9% |
| 2013 | 62 | 9% |
| 2012 | 66 | 11% |
| 2011 | 96 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ford Fiesta
105 complaintsEngine
69 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford Fiesta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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