Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2015. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 Transit | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Transit | 4 | 4 |
| 2024 Transit | 28 | 10 |
| 2023 Transit | 60 | 18 |
| 2022 Transit | 39 | 16 |
| 2021 Transit | 24 | 4 |
| 2020 Transit | 84 | 9 |
| 2019 Transit | 37 | 9 |
| 2018 Transit | 58 | 14 |
| 2017 Transit | 98 | 18 |
| 2016 TransitMost complaints | 156 | 21 |
| 2015 TransitMost complaints | 193 | 26 |
| 2014 Transit | 3 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train238
- Unknown or other114
- Engine109
- Electrical system106
- Structure55
- Service brakes53
- Fuel/propulsion system51
- Back over prevention42
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 465 Transit vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 137 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 5 |
| 2022 | 10 | 2 |
| 2021 | 27 | 6 |
| 2020 | 86 | 21 |
| 2019 | 100 | 22 |
| 2018 | 62 | 18 |
| 2017 | 67 | 35 |
| 2016 | 48 | 15 |
| 2015 | 50 | 13 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 5 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Ford Transit VAN RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Ford Transit VAN FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Ford Transit VAN RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Ford Transit VAN RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Ford Transit VAN RWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
In New Zealand
1,824 Transit cars are on the New Zealand register; 1% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 253 | 253 | 0 |
| 2025 | 284 | 284 | 0 |
| 2024 | 183 | 183 | 0 |
| 2023 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 2022 | 114 | 114 | 0 |
| 2021 | 121 | 115 | 4 |
| 2020 | 122 | 121 | 0 |
| 2019 | 208 | 206 | 0 |
| 2018 | 85 | 83 | 0 |
| 2017 | 86 | 81 | 1 |
| 2016 | 49 | 47 | 1 |
| 2015 | 48 | 47 | 0 |
| 2014 | 65 | 61 | 1 |
| 2013 | 33 | 31 | 2 |
| 2012 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| 2011 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
9,545 Transit cars are on Dutch roads; 34% arrived later as imports, and 329 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 512 | €61,326 |
| 2025 | 588 | €58,603 |
| 2024 | 224 | €73,295 |
| 2023 | 189 | €73,295 |
| 2022 | 116 | €73,295 |
| 2021 | 110 | €60,301 |
| 2020 | 144 | €60,090 |
| 2019 | 886 | €58,135 |
| 2018 | 329 | €54,623 |
| 2017 | 516 | €51,138 |
| 2016 | 517 | €48,675 |
| 2015 | 205 | €47,665 |
| 2014 | 253 | €47,060 |
| 2013 | 236 | €40,106 |
| 2012 | 279 | €39,948 |
| 2011 | 424 | €46,038 |
| 2010 | 400 | €41,253 |
| 2009 | 293 | €39,164 |
| 2008 | 430 | €49,290 |
| 2007 | 306 | €41,317 |
| 2006 | 231 | €29,967 |
| 2005 | 282 | €20,195 |
| 2004 | 237 | €32,002 |
| 2003 | 220 | €28,421 |
| 2002 | 190 | €41,163 |
| 2001 | 111 | — |
| 2000 | 47 | €32,958 |
| 1999 | 59 | — |
| 1998 | 39 | — |
| 1997 | 26 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
2,858 Transit cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 2% petrol, 96% diesel, 2% electric; 2% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60 | 0 km |
| 2025 | 120 | 22,000 km |
| 2024 | 97 | 59,000 km |
| 2023 | 66 | 68,000 km |
| 2022 | 74 | 126,000 km |
| 2021 | 140 | 152,000 km |
| 2020 | 206 | 215,000 km |
| 2019 | 205 | 256,000 km |
| 2018 | 207 | 253,000 km |
| 2017 | 179 | 277,000 km |
| 2016 | 156 | 279,000 km |
| 2015 | 194 | 305,000 km |
| 2014 | 127 | 331,000 km |
| 2013 | 93 | 294,000 km |
| 2012 | 151 | 291,000 km |
| 2011 | 178 | 311,000 km |
| 2010 | 107 | 331,000 km |
| 2009 | 80 | 329,000 km |
| 2008 | 79 | 365,000 km |
| 2007 | 79 | 406,000 km |
| 2006 | 40 | 312,000 km |
| 2005 | 34 | 320,000 km |
| 2004 | 26 | 308,000 km |
| 2003 | 21 | 294,000 km |
| 2002 | 19 | 297,000 km |
| 2001 | 12 | 278,000 km |
| 2000 | 10 | 236,000 km |
| 1999 | 8 | 216,000 km |
| 1998 | 9 | 276,000 km |
| 1997 | 12 | 257,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 20 Transit cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 0 of those collisions were fatal and 2 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
6,363 Transit cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 975 | 31 |
| 2024 | 461 | 17 |
| 2023 | 499 | 26 |
| 2022 | 677 | 36 |
| 2021 | 457 | 16 |
| 2020 | 244 | 3 |
| 2019 | 637 | 32 |
| 2018 | 409 | 22 |
| 2017 | 296 | 14 |
| 2016 | 244 | 16 |
| 2015 | 450 | 52 |
| 2014 | 388 | 66 |
| 2013 | 353 | 84 |
| 2012 | 156 | 67 |
| 2011 | 9 | 6 |
| 2010 | 8 | 4 |
| 2009 | 10 | 4 |
| 2008 | 15 | 14 |
| 2007 | 18 | 8 |
| 2006 | 8 | 13 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 10 | 18 |
| 2003 | 6 | 19 |
| 2002 | 8 | 16 |
| 2001 | 4 | 17 |
| 2000 | 5 | 6 |
| 1999 | 3 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 |
| 1997 | 3 | 7 |
| 1996 | 0 | 7 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
421,988 Transit cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 67% passed first time, against 75% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 342 | 94% |
| 2021 | 1,094 | 82% |
| 2020 | 33,883 | 79% |
| 2019 | 45,082 | 79% |
| 2018 | 47,213 | 77% |
| 2017 | 44,231 | 73% |
| 2016 | 41,861 | 71% |
| 2015 | 36,116 | 67% |
| 2014 | 29,406 | 65% |
| 2013 | 20,875 | 56% |
| 2012 | 16,413 | 50% |
| 2011 | 20,434 | 50% |
| 2010 | 17,613 | 49% |
| 2009 | 12,530 | 51% |
| 2008 | 14,680 | 52% |
| 2007 | 11,988 | 53% |
| 2006 | 7,063 | 55% |
| 2005 | 3,849 | 56% |
| 2004 | 2,750 | 56% |
| 2003 | 2,829 | 53% |
| 2002 | 2,391 | 58% |
| 2001 | 1,536 | 59% |
| 2000 | 1,138 | 62% |
| 1999 | 1,011 | 67% |
| 1998 | 925 | 66% |
| 1997 | 837 | 62% |
| 1996 | 805 | 60% |
| 1995 | 682 | 63% |
| 1994 | 455 | 62% |
| 1993 | 208 | 61% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Transit | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 15.3% | 9.4% |
| Brakes | 10.2% | 5.7% |
| Suspension | 10.1% | 7.2% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.9% | 2.7% |
| Visibility | 7.6% | 4.4% |
| Tyres | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Steering | 2.0% | 1.4% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
185,348 new Ford Transit cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (4,412), Spain (2,187), Poland (804).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11,426 | 205 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 15,217 | 201 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 17,317 | 210 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 22,583 | 217 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 17,917 | 223 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 18,032 | 162 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 13,493 | — |
| 2015 | 15,077 | — |
| 2014 | 11,681 | — |
| 2013 | 11,628 | — |
| 2012 | 10,476 | — |
| 2011 | 10,370 | — |
| 2010 | 10,131 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
138,026 Ford Transit cars and vans registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel van versions average 9.4 l/100 km on the road, against 8.2 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 15% more. Plug-in hybrids use 9.3 l/100 km against 2.8 l/100 km on paper, with 18% of their distance covered with the engine off.
| Fuel | Vehicles | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 12,920 | 9.3 | 7.9 | +17% |
| Diesel hybrid | 5,415 | 9.1 | 7.5 | +21% |
| Diesel van | 111,694 | 9.4 | 8.2 | +15% |
| Diesel hybrid van | 7,592 | 9.1 | 7.8 | +17% |
| Plug-in hybrid van | 405 | 9.3 | 2.8 | +230% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the diesel Ford Transit uses 9.3 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,390 litres: €3,151 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Diesel | Diesel hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | €3,151 | €3,090 |
| Spain | €2,627 | €2,576 |
| Poland | €2,490 | €2,441 |
| Italy | €3,121 | €3,060 |
| Czechia | €2,716 | €2,663 |
| United Kingdom | £2,772 | £2,718 |
| United States | $2,305 | $2,261 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Transit in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
A touch condition between the diesel fuel tank and the DCIV bulkhead bracket bolt may cause damage to the fuel tank over time and fuel to leak onto hot engine or exhaust components. As a result, the leaking fuel may ignite and result in a fire. The product doe…
Cracks in the fuel line could lead to a fuel leak above the exhaust after-treatment systems. If the leaking fuel comes into contact with hot components, it could ignite and cause a vehicle fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval a…
During installation of the high-security locks, metal shavings from the B-pillar may have damaged the seatbelt. This could reduce the restraining effectiveness of the seatbelt in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not com…
A front suspension bolt may have been overtightened during manufacturing, weakening it over time. If the bolt breaks, steering control and braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation o…
Excessive gas emission has been identified in the affected 12V batteries. In the absence of a vent tube, hazardous gases such as hydrogen sulphide may enter the driver compartment from under the front seat, posing a risk of injuries. The product does not compl…
Insufficient distance between the wiring harness and the transmission housing may result in damage to cables. The power-assisted steering may fail. There is a risk of fire due to short circuits and a risk of accidents. The product does not comply with the Regu…
The weld seam on the seat frame is defective. In the event of an accident, a defective weld seam may result in insufficient restraining effect of the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and…
The driver-side airbag inflator could rupture during deployment and not fully inflate. In addition, the release of high-pressured gas may propel pieces of the inflator and airbag module into the occupant compartment. This could increase the risk of injury. The…
The rear shock absorbers could break and impair driving stability, which could damage the rear brake line and/or cause a release of the coil spring. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the appro…
A bent anode plate on the high-voltage battery cells could lead to a short circuit, consequently leading to engine failure and the shutdown of the battery, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market …
A wiring harness comes into contact with the brake lines. This may lead to wear, corrosion and a leak in the brake lines and to reduced braking performance, which may lead to an increased risk of accidents. The product does not comply with the Regulation on th…
One or more bolts on the bottom cover of the power distribution board can break and may lead to various electrical malfunctions. This can lead to the vehicle catching fire due to an increased resistance. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the a…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
65 campaigns cover the Transit; the latest 12 are below.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Transit vehicles. The wireless seat belt reminder system (SBR) within the rear seat belt buckles may malfunction and fail to show a change in buckle status.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit vehicles. The brake pedal may disconnect from the brake booster pushrod, causing a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles. The engine crossmember may not be secured properly, which can cause the engine to shift and possibly result in a loss of drive power or brake failure.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V183. The rearview camera supplied in the Rear Video Camera and Prep Kit may not function when installed by the final stage manufacturer (upfitter), resulting in a blank rearview image.
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 24V226 and 24V591. An incorrect steering coupler cover and tires that were not designed for the vehicle may have been installed during a previous repair.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V415. The Instrument Panel Cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Transit vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-598. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
NHTSA recalls