MSRP: $13,200 - $17,500
Invoice: $12,788 - $16,830
MPG: 28 City / 38 Hwy
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Ford Fiesta Recalls & Reliability

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Overall: 2012 Ford Fiesta U.S. News Best Cars 8.8
Critics' Rating: 9.4
Performance: 9.3
Interior: 8.8
Safety: 9.4
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Pros & Cons

  • Fun to drive
  • High build quality
  • Comfortable, upscale cabin for the price
  • Hybrid-like fuel economy
  • Base model is sparsely equipped
  • Less cargo space compared with competitors
  • Unintuitive interior controls

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Review Last Updated: 4/26/13

Recalls

There have been no safety recalls issued from NHTSA.

Reliability

Our reliability score is based on the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) rating or, if unavailable, the J.D. Power Predicted Reliability rating.

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Warranty

Ford covers the 2012 Fiesta with a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. The safety restraint system and roadside assistance are also good for five years or 60,000 miles. Corrosion perforation is covered for five years and unlimited miles.

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