2015 Ford Fiesta Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 259 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,194miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Ford Fiesta, 3% of the 259 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,194 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Takata recall as I don't have no where's to get this car fix yet more issues another problem to add is when going put gas in the tank at first fuel was coming out like it us full have hi ld the pump upside down than under my dash board we had a sever rain storm when I got in to drive up when let up water was running down the had and break peddle and I have fill violent up 2x in less 5 weeks I don't know where it's going past 2 weeks off and on smells burning smell like fuel not all the time this was when I was driving and the window wipers they go fast but like wasn't working well when…”
NHTSA complaint #11132315, filed 2018-09, 37,000 miles“The power steering assist stopped working completely and car shows a warning light for power steering assist. Car has 88,000 miles on it. Very difficult to steer at any speed but most especially at low speeds”
NHTSA complaint #11040995, filed 2017-10, 88,000 miles“I was driving for couple hours then my oil light came on check engine light came on. Vehicle started to shake very badly. I had to pull over and see what happened. I started the vehicle up again and the oil light and check engine light are still on. I know that these vehicles have the wet belt system on the automatics. But they don't have one for the manual transmission. There should be a recall for these just like the automatics.”
NHTSA complaint #11734102, filed 2026-04“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. While driving at any speed, the front passenger side wheel disengaged from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tie rod fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were notified. The approximate failure mileage was 37,388. ..updated 12/20/16”
NHTSA complaint #10903065, filed 2016-09, 37,388 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear. The contact noticed smoke coming from an unknown location of the vehicle and the vehicle started to shake. The contact also stated that the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to operate. The transmission warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that she received a notification of Customer Satisfaction Program: 14M02. …”
NHTSA complaint #11550370, filed 2023-10, 68,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10095995Nov 17, 2016Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. The workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. When diagnosing…
- 10204994Mar 1, 2016Online automotive service information system for March 2016
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Ford Fiesta
105 complaintsEngine
69 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsBrakes
9 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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