2017 Ford Fiesta problems and complaints
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Fiesta. The most-reported areas: Power Train (22), Engine (19), Fuel/Propulsion System (12).
Key takeaways
- 75 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 22 | 29% |
| Engine | 19 | 25% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 4 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 4 | 5% |
| Wheels | 4 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 5% |
| Steering | 3 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Ford Fiesta 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-10-26
I drive a smaller car. The new blue light headlighting is dangerous for oncoming vehicles, especially small cars. The new trucks shine the lighting directly into my vehicle blinding me! Who allowed these to be equipment. They are way to bright for city and local driving.
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-04
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 reporting the failure bec...
Electrical System - filed 2026-07-30
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 continued dropping off one ...
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More for the 2017 Ford Fiesta
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.