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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3FADP4BJ7CM155520 · Checked Nov 6, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 22

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3FADP4BJ7CM•••••• 2012 Ford FIESTA

This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2012 Ford FIESTA build (22 vs 8).

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552on the model
73builds in total
Most reported Power Train 8 Structure 6 Latches/locks/linkages 3 Service Brakes 2

What owners of this build wrote

Latches/locks/linkages Oct 2022
2012 ford fiesta. Consumer writes in regard to defective door latch. The consumer has contacted the dealer several times for repairs and informed by the dealer that parts were not available
Fuel/propulsion System Aug 2021
Car turns off randomly when driving. Majority of the time it happens when the car is slowing down or turning. Check engine light just turned on 8/27 reading code PO101 meaning there isn’t enough fuel getting to the engine or too much is going to the engine
Electrical System Nov 2019
Stationary vehicle: unsealed engine compartment fuse box LED to corrosion of the headlamp relay terminals. Result was intermittent headlamp function eventually followed by complete headlamp failure
Power Train Jul 2019
I recently purchased this one from local dealer he said all is good. But transmission is not good at all
Structure Oct 2017
Passenger side front door will not shut due to faulty latch mechanism. Vehicle was not driven due to this safety issue until repaired
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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 3FADP4BJ7CM155520 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.