MYRModel Year Report

2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid

● Typical for this model
2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:33:54.420Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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 Fusion Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2010: 504 complaints 2010 2011: 132 complaints 2012: 95 complaints 2012 2013: 126 complaints 2014: 65 complaints 2014 2015: 46 complaints 2016: 47 complaints 2016 2017: 67 complaints 2017 2018: 58 complaints 2018 2019: 32 complaints 2020: 8 complaints 2020
2017: 67 complaints
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YearComplaints
2010504
2011132
201295
2013126
201465
201546
201647
201767
201858
201932
20208

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 25%

25% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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While driving roughly 5mph leaving from being parked for over 1.5 hours the hybrid battery caught/ control module caught on fire. Causing part of the truck carpet to catch fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250515

2017 FORD FUSION HYBRID - DRIVER'S WINDOW WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF THE CAR IS PARKED OR BEING DRIVEN. WHEN THE POWER WINDOW BUTTON IS PULLED TO CLOSE THE WINDOW, IT WILL START AND THEN STOP WHEN RELEASED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170228

STEERING 16%

16% of complaints: steering — 11 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TAKATA RECALL THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE RELIABLE BREAKS I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 12/26/18. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. NOW I'M LEFT WITH BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS .

NHTSA ODI report, 20181218

WHEN I HAD TO BRAKE, THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO THE BRAKE EVEN THOUGH I HAD PRESSED HARD ON THE BRAKE. THE RESULT WAS THAT I HIT A CAR IN FRONT OF ME. SINCE IT WAS NOT HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC, MY INJURY WAS TRAUMA TO MY FOOT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180304

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20220808 — RQ (closed 20230324)

Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2015 ● 2016

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 2011 ◆ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid reliable?

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

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid 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.