What breaks most · 2010 to 2018 model years
Ford Transit Connect problems by year
Owners have filed 190 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Ford Transit Connect across model years 2010 to 2018. Three years stand out: 2014 for body and structure complaints, 2010 for electrical system complaints and 2015 for body and structure complaints. The quietest years are 2016, 2012 and 2013.
- Years to check closely: 2014, 2010, 2015
- Fewest complaints: 2016, 2012, 2013
- Complaints on file
- 1902010 to 2018, all trims
- Worst year
- 201440 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 73 fires · 5 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 35kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 55Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 3 | 2 | Electrical system (7) | |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | Wipers and visibility (5) | |
| 20 | 1 | 1 | Engine (6) | |
| 20 | 2 | 4 | Brakes (3) | |
| 40 | 0 | 15 | Body and structure (11) | |
| 26 | 0 | 10 | Body and structure (6) | |
| 19 | 1 | 10 | Engine (8) | |
| 6 | 0 | 6 | Steering (2) | |
| 2 | 0 | 6 | Brakes (1) |
What fails on the 2014 Ford Transit Connect
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body and structureDoors, latches and body hardware | 28% |
11 | 0 | Shop body and structure parts for the 2014 Ford Transit Connect |
| Fuel systemFuel pumps and injectors | 18% |
7 | 0 | Shop fuel system parts for the 2014 Ford Transit Connect |
| Unknown or other | 15% |
6 | 0 | — |
| Wipers and visibilityWiper motors and blades | 10% |
4 | 0 | Shop all wipers and visibility parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Powertrain and transmissionTransmission parts | 8% |
3 | 0 | Shop all powertrain and transmission parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| EngineEngine gaskets and seals | 8% |
3 | 0 | Shop engine parts for the 2014 Ford Transit Connect |
| Electrical systemAlternators, starters and ignition | 8% |
3 | 0 | Shop electrical system parts for the 2014 Ford Transit Connect |
| Wheels | 5% |
2 | 0 | — |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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The rear door of the vehicle opens on it's own. If accelerating then the contents of the trunk fall onto the road. The problem continues to happen even after repeated attempts to get it fixed at dealer, and over $1000 spent.
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The power door actuator stops working or works but has a strange grinding sound. The power door lock will remain locked, cannot be unlocked manually, and requires the key fob unlock to exit the vehicle.
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We've only had this vehicle for 6 months and have had tire replacements, transmission issues, pedal recall, and the doors unopening twice (recall)
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 30, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Ford Transit Connect years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 2014, 2010, 2015 carry the most filings on the Ford Transit Connect. The 2014 alone has 40 complaints, led by body and structure.
What is the most common Ford Transit Connect problem?
On the 2014 model year, the most-reported component is body and structure with 11 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Ford Transit Connect problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Ford Transit Connect complaints that include mileage is about 35,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.