2017 Ford Fiesta: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
72
Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
12
Injuries
236.1
Severity index
Severity index 236.1 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 136 2017 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2017 Ford Fiesta ranks 4 of 136 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 97% of its model-year peers. See the full 2017 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 22 | 30.6% |
| ENGINE | 18 | 25.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | 15.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 11.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 8.3% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 6.9% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | 5.6% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 4 | 5.6% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 22 of 72 complaints (30.6%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 7 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.