2015 Ford Fiesta Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 259 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2015 Ford Fiesta, 3% of the 259 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,400 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.
“I was driving down interstate 85 south between perry hill road and eastern boulevard when a rock hit my front windshield due to the unpaved road from construction. My windshield was cracked instantly then started to spread across.”
NHTSA complaint #10948524, filed 2017-01, 25,000 miles“Vehicle's front driver side window spontaneously fell off track and into the door while in a car wash at dealership. Operator was overcome with water, entire interior was soaking wet.”
NHTSA complaint #11396096, filed 2021-02, 35,000 miles“This all came about at 11:30 pm when leaving the work place the car would not provide heating to the defrosters or other areas after the engine was at operating temp. The outside temp was at minus six and wind chill below that number.the car was driven home a distance of five plus miles with the windshield frosted making it difficult to see through. Upon arrival at home there was two small cleared spots the size of half dollars at the bottom of the windshield. …”
NHTSA complaint #10689659, filed 2015-02, 560 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that water was leaking from the windshield into the dashboard and the air bag and stabilizing warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,800. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10723562, filed 2015-06, 1,800 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the rear window shattered spontaneously. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure occurred due to the vast temperature changes. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10837934, filed 2016-02, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164508Aug 9, 2019Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in…
- 10204994Mar 1, 2016Online automotive service information system for March 2016
- 10057834Jul 1, 2015Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 complaintsSteering
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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