2018 Ford Transit problems and complaints
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Transit. The most-reported areas: Engine (14), Unknown Or Other (12), Power Train (12).
Key takeaways
- 58 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 14 | 24% |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 21% |
| Power Train | 12 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 16% |
| Structure | 8 | 14% |
| Wheels | 4 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 3% |
| Tires | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Transit VAN FWD | Not rated | 4/5 | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-08
The rearview camera is not working. On a vehicle of this size, a functioning rearview camera is especially important for helping to prevent backing incidents. The issue occurs every time the vehicle is driven, and the display shows, “Rear View Camera not available.” Dealers have advised that they will not inspect the v...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-02
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was making an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle's differential of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic and was diagnosed with differential failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired...
Steering,suspension,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-05
I took my vehicle on for am oil change and the mechanic brought to my attention that the front subframe of the vehicle had serious rot and rust. This lower subframe ties the front control arms together and other structural components, which is concerning with how fast this component has degraded. When researching thi...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.