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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3FADP4BJ7BM••••••2011 Ford FIESTA
That is about average for the 2011 Ford FIESTA — 9 complaints per build across 70 builds.
12on this build
641on the model
70builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 4Structure 4Engine And Engine Cooling 1Latches/locks/linkages 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainApr 2023
I only had 77k miles on my fiesta and always well maintained. The transmission system had an internal transmission failure and I was told it would cost $8600 to fix so I had to get a new car. 77k is very low for transmission issues. I called ford and they said only one part…
Exterior LightingSep 2021
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the parking lights on the vehicle were defective and failed to operate as needed. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that debris had entered the electrical box located underneath the vehicle in the engine block.…
Air BagsJun 2018
The contact owns a 2011 ford fiesta. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…
StructureMar 2015
When attempting to close rear passenger side door on 2011 ford fiesta, the door failed to latch and would not remain closed. Upon closer inspection, the latching mechanism in the door would not remain in the latched position and would fall open under its own weight
Visibility/wiperJan 2015
The contact owns a 2011 ford fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at night, there was a reflection on the rear view mirror while looking through the rear window. The failure occurred when the vehicle was driven at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3FADP4BJ7BM148193 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.