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Used Ford Fiesta: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Ford Fiesta from 2011 to 2019: what each year typically sells for (about $4,000 to $8,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2017–2019. Look harder at or skip 2011–2016.
2011–2019 Ford Fiesta
A nimble, fun-to-drive subcompact with a playful character.
Years to target: 2017–2019. Look harder at or skip: 2011–2016. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $4,000* | Skip | 4 of 5 | ~145,000 |
| 2012 | $4,500* | Skip | 4 of 5 | ~140,000 |
| 2013 | $5,000 | Skip | 4 of 5 | ~130,000 |
| 2014 | $5,500 | Skip | 4 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2015 | $6,000 | Skip | 4 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2016 | $6,500 | Skip | 4 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2017 | $7,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~90,000 |
| 2018 | $8,000* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2019 | $8,500* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~75,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Skip 2011–2016. The automatic transmission shudders and slips, and many needed repeated clutch replacements. A manual avoids the problem.
- 2011: owner complaints spike (730, mostly the transmission).
- 2012: owner complaints spike (617, mostly the transmission).
- 2013: owner complaints spike (667, mostly the transmission).
- The rear seat and trunk are tiny, and base models are sparsely equipped.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the SE with a manual: it adds alloy wheels and SYNC over the S, and the ST is a gem. Avoid the PowerShift automatic, which has a poor reliability record.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla 2011 · $8,000
- Acura TSX 2010–2011 · $7,500–$8,500
- Hyundai Accent 2016–2017 · $7,000–$8,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.