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2021 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
23 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 14, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Very few owner complaints for its age and sales volume.
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
The math, shown
Full methodology →Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
2/5 overall
Varies 2–3 stars by trim; shown conservatively.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2021 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass WAGON RWD
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 52%
No open NHTSA defect investigations on file.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2021 Ford Transit High Roof (8,10,12) Pass, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Transmission & drivetrain (6) · Wheels (5)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Transmission & drivetrain
26%6 complaints · 2 in the last 2 years
“The vehicle constantly has issues shifting gears. This could lead to a potential accident. This is a common problem with this vehicle. Please recall the transmission”
Wheels
22%5 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years
“Vehicle delivered with 5-hole spare wheel. Vehicle requires 6-hole wheel. Discovered discrepancy when a tire separated and required a spare to replace it.”
Visibility & wipers
13%3 complaints · 3 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while parked and having an oil change sticker applied to the top of the driver's side windshield, the gla…”
Electrical system
13%3 complaints · 3 in the last 2 years
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2021 Ford Transit. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purcha…”
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.