Complaints
96
Crashes
13
Fires
1
Injuries
14
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:82,373 mi
Crash-related:1
#213 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:27,889 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#311 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:63,675 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 17 | 1 | — | 82,373 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 13 | 2 | 1 | 27,889 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | — | — | 63,675 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | 3 | — | 42,250 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 4 | — | 59,810 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 82,029 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Cvt:Actuators | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 | — | — | — |
Transmission / Drivetrain
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,373
Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
27,889
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,675
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,250
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,810
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,029
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Cvt:Actuators
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid has 96 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (17 complaints, avg 82,373 mi); Electrical Faults (13 complaints, avg 27,889 mi); Steering Defects (11 complaints, avg 63,675 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 Fusion Hybrid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 60,225 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 Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid include 13 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 14 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 Hybrid have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid 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 Hybrid?
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 Hybrid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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