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2015 Ford Fiesta Body and structure Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
5%of 258 total for the year
Median mileage
43,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the body and structure of the 2015 Ford Fiesta, 5% of the 258 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,500 miles. 2 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.

“Rear passenger door latch failed. There was a recall for the latch for 2014 Ford fiestas, but not the 2015. The door would not close, or stay closed. The car was parked at the time, this was also the least used door on the vehicle. I am just grateful my 4 yr old daughter was on the other side of the car, and that it did not happen while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11120147, filed 2018-08, 25,000 miles

“I discovered after accessing my left rear passenger door the other day and attempting to shut it, that the left rear passenger door latch appears to have failed, preventing my vehicle's door from latching shut. I currently have to keep it closed by using the left rear passenger seatbelt through the handle of the door, otherwise the door would swing freely while driving. The vehicle does not lock now, and the open door indicator light remains open due to the failed latch.”

NHTSA complaint #11322906, filed 2020-04, 95,500 miles

“Rear left door opened while I was driving. I stopped the car to close the door and the door didn't close anymore. Door latch is broken. There is a recall 15s16 for the 2011-2014 fiestas for this same reason. It is clear that 2015 models have the same problem. This is a safety critical issue that needs to investigated in 2015 Fiesta model since the issue is still present from safety recall with number 15s16. The door opened while I was driving and could have injured or killed a person. …”

NHTSA complaint #11217895, filed 2019-06, 45,000 miles

“When opening passenger door to deposit bags into passenger seat door latch malfunctioned and would no longer allow door to fully latch and remain closed. The latch mechanism moved freely when manipulated and was not stuck in the closed position. Vehicle was not in motion and parked, but had to be driven after the latch failure resulting in the passenger door wanting to swing open when driving if not held. …”

NHTSA complaint #11400333, filed 2021-03, 47,474 miles

“Car is two years old, one person driver, got in car and went to shut door. Handle broke right off for no apparent reason, all plastic. Need whole new door $498, not including labor. Ford dealership or corporate did not care at all of common sense this is shoddy workmanship. Stuck, will never buy another Ford again.”

NHTSA complaint #11019578, filed 2017-08, 42,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201922%
201723%
201684%
2015125%
20145411%
20137812%
201212821%
201112517%

Other parts of the 2015 Ford Fiesta

Transmission and drivetrain
104 complaintsEngine
69 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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