How much does it cost to fix?

Rough cost if it goes: $1,500-$3,000, often recurring. These are broad estimates , actual costs vary by region and shop.

What should I do before buying?

Automatic = walk. Manual = fine. Always get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic.

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2011-2019 Ford Fiesta: PowerShift DPS6 transmission

KNOWN MAJOR RISK

known major failure pattern on this model

What goes wrong

Same transmission, same story as the Focus.

Federal record for the 2015 Ford Fiesta, pulled from NHTSA when this page was built:
258 owner complaints on file , most-reported: POWER TRAIN (100) · ENGINE (34) · UNKNOWN OR OTHER (24).
4 safety recalls listed.
Complaint volume tracks how many were sold as well as how they held up , read it as a pattern, not a score. Counts change; confirm live at nhtsa.gov or by running the free check below.

Rough cost: $1,500-$3,000, often recurring. Broad estimates , labor rates and parts vary widely by region and shop.

What to do about it

Before you hand over cash: Automatic = walk. Manual = fine.

Whatever you find, a $100-150 pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is the cheapest money you’ll spend on any used car , including this one.

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General reference information only , not a mechanical inspection, appraisal, or vehicle history report, and not specific to any individual car. Failure patterns describe documented tendencies across many vehicles; any single car may be better or worse. Cost figures are rough estimates , verify locally. The absence of a warning is not a statement that a car is safe or problem-free. Always verify recalls directly with NHTSA and get a pre-purchase inspection. Not affiliated with any manufacturer, dealer, or reporting service. No affiliate links, no commissions, no ads. © Used Car Informer, operated by MCC LLC · v6.6