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
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:62,195 mi
#218 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:58,296 mi
Crash-related:2
#311 complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 20 | — | — | 62,195 mi | |
| ENGINE | 18 | 2 | — | 58,296 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | — | — | 61,638 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | — | — | 30,750 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 66,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 2 | 1 | 19,667 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 2 | — | 2,200 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 60,333 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15,216 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | 71,312 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | 1 | — | 1,612 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 126,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 13,324 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2 | — | — | 69,872 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 79,250 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | 31,135 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER | 1 | — | — | 44,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | 89,623 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 648 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — |
POWER TRAIN
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,195
ENGINE
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,296
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,638
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,750
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,500
SERVICE BRAKES
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
19,667
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,200
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,333
STEERING
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
15,216
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,312
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,612
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,000
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,000
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,000
WHEELS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,324
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,872
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
79,250
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,135
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,000
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:MASTER CYLINDER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,000
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,623
SUSPENSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
648
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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