2017 Ford Fiesta Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fiesta years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Fiesta. That ranks 8th out of 11 Fiesta model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (22 complaints, 30%), typically at around 69,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 1 fire, 12 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 74owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Ford Fiesta problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 22 | 30% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 19 | 26% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 16% | 57,150 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 11% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 9% | 66,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 7% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 5% | 102,625 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 5% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 5% | 33,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | 71,312 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 3% | 1,613 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | 31,135 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 89,623 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 648 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Ford Fiesta recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Ford Fiesta.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Timing Belt Failure (EA26004) — opened Jul 31, 2026, still open.
- Timing Belt Failure (PE25020) — opened Dec 18, 2025, closed Jul 31, 2026.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Check engine light illuminated. Dealer retrieved DTC P0457 for an EVAP leak. Dealer performed EVAP diagnostic testing and determined that the canister purge valve was leaking. Purge valve was replaced at owner expense. After replacement, EVAP leak verification passed and DTC was resolved. I am…
The A/C vent actuating solenoids under the dash have all failed. They don't allow the cool air to be routed properly. We have had the dealers service center check each time as they would fail, and they found replacement is needed at each visit. The actuators began failing at 6,000 miles, and…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and experienced hard shifts from first to second gear and from second to third gear. The contact stated that the RPM were significantly high prior to shifting gear, then decreased before the…
I have this car since 2019 with 8000 miles and this is the 3rd time the code came up for the evap system to be repaired. P0456. The first time it was replaced was at mileage 47084 at winner Ford dealership. On June 11th 2021. The second time it was replaced was at Winter Ford dealership on March…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact was uncertain if any warning lights were illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was…
Other Ford Fiesta years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 105 | 3 |
| 2018 Fiesta | 35 | 0 |
| 2017 | 74 | 0 |
| 2016 Fiesta | 178 | 0 |
| 2015 Fiesta | 258 | 4 |
| 2014 Fiesta | 503 | 7 |
| 2013 Fiesta | 668 | 3 |
| 2012 Fiesta | 617 | 3 |
| 2011 Fiesta | 730 | 3 |
| 2002 Fiesta | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Fiesta | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Fiesta?
Owners most often report power train, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 22 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford Fiesta?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Ford Fiesta a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fiesta model years, the 2017 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.