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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3FADP4EJ2BM223622 · Checked Oct 4, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 23

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3FADP4EJ2BM•••••• 2011 Ford FIESTA

This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2011 Ford FIESTA build (23 vs 9).

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641on the model
70builds in total
Most reported Power Train 10 Electrical System 7 Engine 5 Structure 4

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System Dec 2020
Trouble with dash lights, seat heaters, traction control check engine light and battery light all on. Fuse box completely corroded exactly as described in canadian recall of fuse boxes on 2011 fiestas, I am in u.s. $1200 into attempting to solve problem, still will need to…
Power Train Aug 2019
My vehicle shifted out of gear in a dangerous area on the highway and I was nearly hit by another vehicle as my car slowed. I had to pull off the side of the road where I restarted the car only for it to engage "limp mode" which wasn't enough power to get me off the highway…
Seat Belts May 2019
Seat belt will not retract . Vehicle is parked and on city streets
Steering Nov 2017
Steering wheel flops and clunks during slow turns
Structure Mar 2015
Right rear door latch failed, unable to keep door closed, unable to recluse or latch door
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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 3FADP4EJ2BM223622 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.