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2017 Ford Fiesta

Based on reports from 104 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
104
Crashes
12
Fires
2
Recalls
0
TSBs
91
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 104 complaints, 12 crashes, 2 fires, and 0 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.7x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

door ajar light stays on

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

wont start wont turn over

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

20 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

20
0–30K
24
30–60K
16
60–90K
8
90–120K
4
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (24 reports) • Median: 50K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (20 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain20 (19%)
Engine20 (19%)
Fuel System14 (13%)
Other8 (8%)
Electrical6 (6%)
Brakes5 (5%)
Speed Control4 (4%)
Steering3 (3%)

2017 Ford Fiesta: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ford Fiesta, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ford Fiesta, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ford Fiesta, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ford Fiesta, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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9
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24
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25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Ford Fiesta. Recent trend: stable.

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The worst model year for the Ford Fiesta is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2017 Ford Fiesta vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

104

Class avg

39

2.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 104 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2017 Ford Fiesta: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Ford Fiesta?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Ford Fiesta is related to the drivetrain, with 20 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Ford Fiesta reliable?
The 2017 Ford Fiesta has 104 complaints, 12 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Ford Fiesta problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Ford Fiesta have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2017 Ford Fiesta according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Ford Fiesta problems start?
Based on 72 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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