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Ford Transit Connect: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 14 model years of the Ford Transit Connect on record, 2016 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (80, most often about power train). 2015 has the most recall campaigns (36). 2015 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (6).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2023 0 0 0 — 25 MPG
2022 0 0 0 — 22 MPG
2021 4 9 0 POWER TRAIN 22 MPG
2020 16 72 5 POWER TRAIN 22 MPG
2019 8 40 0 POWER TRAIN 22 MPG
2018 18 62 3 POWER TRAIN 22 MPG
2017 23 68 3 POWER TRAIN 22 MPG
2016 30 80 5 POWER TRAIN 22 MPG
2015 36 80 6 POWER TRAIN 23 MPG
2014 18 43 1 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23 MPG
2013 4 32 3 POWER TRAIN 23 MPG
2012 1 26 3 ENGINE 23 MPG
2011 1 24 0 VISIBILITY/WIPER 22 MPG
2010 0 0 0 — 23 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Ford Transit Connect

Questions

Which Ford Transit Connect year has the most complaints?
Of 14 model years of the Ford Transit Connect on record, 2016 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (80, most often about power train).
Which Ford Transit Connect year has the most recalls?
2015 has the most recall campaigns (36).
Which Ford Transit Connect years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2023, 2022, 2010. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.