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2018 Ford Fiesta Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 35 total for the year
Median mileage
97,260miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2018 Ford Fiesta, 3% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,260 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.

“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger’s side door independently opened. The door ajar warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, neither the VIN nor the model year was included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 97,260.”

NHTSA complaint #11597942, filed 2024-07, 97,260 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201813%
201621%
201562%
2014306%
2013477%
2012579%
2011416%

Other parts of the 2018 Ford Fiesta

Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Ford Fiesta

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology