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2017 Ford Fiesta: common problems and reliability
One of the better Fiesta years.
74 owner complaints, most about power train. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2017 Fiesta?The 2017 Ford Fiesta has 74 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine.
Safety record for the 2017 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Ford Fiesta vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Fiesta years only. How we score it
Is 2017 a good year for the Fiesta?
Across the 11 Fiesta model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2002) to 730 (2011). With 74 complaints, the 2017 Fiesta sits below the model's median of 178.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided between standard models and the performance-oriented ST variant.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Fiesta. See the full Fiesta owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Fiesta listings typically run $7,095–$10,612 across 2011 to 2019 model years.
Other Fiesta model years
Compare every Fiesta year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.
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