2017 Ford Fusion Energi Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi.

20162018
Complaints
23
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2017 Ford Fusion Energi Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:22,441 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#24 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#32 complaints

Steering Defects

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi.

Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
22,441
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2017 Ford Fusion Energi — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Ford Fusion Energi has 23 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 22,441 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (4 complaints); Steering Defects (2 complaints). 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 Fusion Energi?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 22,441 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 Fusion Energi?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 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 Fusion Energi have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2017 Ford Fusion Energi 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 Fusion Energi?
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 Fusion Energi reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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