2018 Ford Fiesta problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2018 Ford Fiesta get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2018 Ford Fiesta at about 30 mpg combined (27 city / 35 highway).

Q: How much is a 2018 Ford Fiesta worth?

Comparable 2018 Ford Fiesta listings run roughly $7,200–$18,990, typically around $11,380 (from 18 vehicles).

2018 Ford Fiesta at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints35

Combined30 mpg

Typical price$11,380

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2018 Ford Fiesta recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2018 Ford Fiesta.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2018 Ford Fiesta common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Latches/locks/linkages

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

2018 Ford Fiesta MPG & running costs

Combined30 mpg

City27 mpg

Highway35 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,050

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2018 Ford Fiesta worth?

Low

$7,200

Typical price

$11,380

High

$18,990

From 18 comparable 2018 Ford Fiesta listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Ford Fiesta costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$10,250

Depreciation (5 yrs)$2,250

Total$12,500

Per mile$0.17

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($11,380) with the same model 5 model-years older ($9,151), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.