MYRModel Year Report

2017 Ford Fiesta

▲ Better than typical
2017 Ford Fiesta
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:03:25.443Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Fiesta Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1991 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2011: 729 complaints 2012: 616 complaints 2012 2013: 667 complaints 2014: 501 complaints 2014 2015: 257 complaints 2016: 178 complaints 2016 2017: 72 complaints 2017 2018: 35 complaints 2018 2019: 92 complaints 2019
2017: 72 complaints
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YearComplaints
19881
19891
19912
20011
20021
2011729
2012616
2013667
2014501
2015257
2016178
201772
201835
201992

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 28%

28% of complaints: power train — 20 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 25%

25% of complaints: engine — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 11 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
Show complaint excerpts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 FORD FIESTA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY DRIFTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180619

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20251218 — PE (open)

Timing Belt Failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Ford Fiesta — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2018 ▲ 2019 ▲ 2016

WORST YEARS

■ 2011 ■ 2013 ■ 2012

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Ford Fiesta reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Ford Fiesta is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Fiesta?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Fiesta have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.