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2012 Ford Transit Connect Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 26 total for the year
Median mileage
58,493miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect, 8% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,493 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 2012 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the front driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts were damp following a rainstorm. Upon inspection, the contact observed that the door seals on both front doors were allowing water to enter the vehicle, causing the seat belts to become damp. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,838.”

NHTSA complaint #11709702, filed 2026-01, 116,838 miles

“The contact owns a 2012 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that the dashboard deteriorated, warped and the framework was visible. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs over three times but the failure was recurring. The contact later noticed the presence of a leak. The contact further inspected the vehicle and noticed that the seams near the windshield had become loose, causing water to leak into the vehicle through the dashboard and windshield. The dealer used an epoxy seal to repair the vehicle however, the repair caused damage to the windshield which became cracked. …”

NHTSA complaint #10670608, filed 2015-01, 148 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022117%
201815%
20161413%
20151320%
20142822%
2013413%
201228%
201114%
2010410%

Other parts of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford Transit Connect

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.

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