This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while opening the rear passenger side door, the door handle fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,270.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the rear passenger side door swung open. Another passenger tried closing the door, but it would not shut. The dealer stated that the door latch assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the front passenger side door would not close. The failure was caused by the front and rear door latch assembly. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the mechanic stated that the door latch assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,750.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. While driving at an unknown speed, the door ajar warning indicator illuminated. The contact noticed that the rear passenger side door was ajar and failed to latch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the parts were unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 44,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the rear passenger side door opened and the latch detached. The contact also stated that the rear driver side door latch detached previously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the locking mechanism needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
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