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2011 Ford Transit Connect: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2011 Ford Transit Connect — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Not enough federal data to rank this one yet.
Complaint data for this model year is still being compiled. Visibility/Wiper leads the reports (25%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2011 vehicles, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
24
Reports to NHTSA, 2011
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
22
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Peer ranking not yet available for this model year.
Known issues
Visibility/Wiper issues lead owner complaints (25% of 24 reports), followed by electrical system (17%).
+ 2 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 24 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11723576, ODI 10789794, ODI 10787166, ODI 10596783, ODI 10534354.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
VisibilityFeb 2012 · 12V374000Details +Close −
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Transit Connect vehicles. The wiper arms may not be adequately riveted resulting in incomplete or inconsistent clearing of the windshield and possible detachment of the wiper arm.
Risk: If the wiper arm detaches, the windshield wiper will fail and the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side wiper arm and blade assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2011 Ford Transit Connect VAN FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Connect | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 21 | 25 | 22 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2011 Ford Transit Connect: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2011 Ford Transit Connect?
Owners filed 24 NHTSA complaints about the 2011 Ford Transit Connect. Among the 14 model years of this Transit Connect, that ranks #5 by complaint volume, where #1 has the fewest.
What are the most common problems on the 2011 Ford Transit Connect?
The most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (25% of complaints) and electrical system (17%).
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford Transit Connect have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2011 Ford Transit Connect, covering components such as visibility. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Ford Transit Connect get?
The EPA rates the 2011 Ford Transit Connect at 22 mpg combined.