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Ford Transit: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2011 (99/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2011 99 · 2012 96 · 2013 93 · 2018 68

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202664/100
Too New

5 complaints · 0 recalls

202064/100
Caution

82 complaints · 9 recalls

201868/100
Buy

55 complaints · 14 recalls

201760/100
Caution

96 complaints · 18 recalls

201655/100
Caution

151 complaints · 21 recalls

201556/100
Caution

188 complaints · 26 recalls

201464/100
Unproven

3 complaints · 3 recalls

201393/100
Buy

32 complaints · 4 recalls

201296/100
Buy

26 complaints · 1 recalls

201199/100
Buybest year

24 complaints · 1 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2011?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2011 Ford Transit’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Ford Transit head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Ford Transit as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.