Complaints
104
Crashes
12
Fires
2
Injuries
21
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 2017 Ford Fiesta Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:62,195 mi
#218 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:58,296 mi
Crash-related:2
#311 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:61,638 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Ford Fiesta.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 20 | — | — | 62,195 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 18 | 2 | — | 58,296 mi | |
| Fuel System | 11 | — | — | 61,638 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | — | 66,500 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 2 | 1 | 19,667 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Master Cylinder | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Transmission / Drivetrain
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,195
Engine Problems
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,296
Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,638
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,500
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
19,667
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Master Cylinder
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2017 Ford Fiesta — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Ford Fiesta reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Ford Fiesta has 104 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Ford Fiesta?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (20 complaints, avg 62,195 mi); Engine Problems (18 complaints, avg 58,296 mi); Fuel System (11 complaints, avg 61,638 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Ford Fiesta?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 57,810 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Ford Fiesta?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Ford Fiesta include 12 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 21 injuries, and 3 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Ford Fiesta have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2017 Ford Fiesta as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2017 Ford Fiesta?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Fiesta reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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