2017 Ford Fiesta reliability
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Fiesta over 10 years — 7 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Fiesta years here — under the median of the other years, which is 18. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (22 of 74), then Engine (19) and Fuel and propulsion system (12). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 51,500 miles, and the middle half falls between 30,851 and 75,118 miles. Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, 7 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.
The 2016 Fiesta has 178 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2018 has 35 complaints, 4 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Ford Fiesta. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (74 total)
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Of the 52 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 51,500 miles. The middle half fall between 30,851 and 75,118 miles.
Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"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.…"
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"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…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2017 Ford Fiesta 4 DR FWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2017 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Fiesta front-wheel drive | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-wheel drive | 27 | 37 | 31 MPG | $2100 |
| Fiesta front-wheel drive | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Manual 5-speed | Front-wheel drive | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG | $2150 |
| Fiesta SFE front-wheel drive | 1L, 3-cyl | Manual 5-speed | Front-wheel drive | 31 | 41 | 35 MPG | $1850 |
| Fiesta ST front-wheel drive | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Front-wheel drive | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG | $2250 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
U.S. 2011-2016 Fiesta models built with the optional PowerShift dual-clutch automatic transmission (DPS6) developed a well-documented pattern of rough shifting and repeat repairs to the clutch and clutch seals. NHTSA found no evidence that the transmission is a safety risk and did not order a recall. Ford settled a nationwide class action, Vargas v. Ford Motor Co., covering 2011-2016 Fiesta and 2012-2016 Focus PowerShift owners, with final court approval in March 2020; in August 2019 Ford separately extended the clutch warranty to seven years or 100,000 miles on roughly 560,000 of these cars. Only PowerShift-equipped cars are covered by the settlement.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Ford Fiesta reliable?
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Fiesta over 10 years — 7 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Fiesta years here — under the median of the other years, which is 18. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2017 Ford Fiesta?
The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (22 of 74), then Engine (19) and Fuel and propulsion system (12). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 51,500 miles, and the middle half falls between 30,851 and 75,118 miles. Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, 7 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.
Is the 2017 Ford Fiesta more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2016 Fiesta has 178 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2018 has 35 complaints, 4 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
Has the 2017 Ford Fiesta been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Ford Fiesta.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Ford Fiesta?
Owners have filed 74 complaints about the 2017 Ford Fiesta with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2017 Ford Fiesta get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Ford Fiesta is 31.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What generation is the 2016 Ford Fiesta?
6th generation (2011-2019), the only Fiesta generation sold in the US.
Does the Ford Fiesta have PowerShift transmission problems?
2011-2016 Fiestas with the optional DPS6 dual-clutch automatic were covered by a 2020 class-action settlement and a 2019 clutch warranty extension; NHTSA did not order a recall.