2017 Ford Fiesta problems
Owners have filed 105 complaints about the 2017 Ford Fiesta with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 21.9% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 17.1%.
Complaints105
Crashes12
Fires2
Injuries21
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Power train 21.9% · 23
Engine 17.1% · 18
Fuel/propulsion system 10.5% · 11
Electrical system 7.6% · 8
Unknown or other 7.6% · 8
Service brakes 4.8% · 5
Vehicle speed control 3.8% · 4
Wheels 3.8% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire, 21 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 8 model years of the Ford Fiesta in this data, 2017 draws comparatively few complaints; 2011 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 22 in the last three years against 36 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 50,000 miles.
In owners' own words
On occasion while backing up steep at home driveway (aprox 15-20 degrees) transmission slips out of gear and rolls forward. Step on brake immediately and instantly shifts back into reverse. Has happened 3-5 times since vehicle was new. Power train · reported at 6,255 miles
The car jerks and shutters when pressing on the gas. The car loses power and will not go over 40-50 miles a hours, which is very dangerous when driving on the interstate. The car is not changing gear properly. Power train · reported at 30,000 miles
Not sure if it's the fuel system or the power train but I am having the same problem as lots of other people with this car! The check engine light is on and has read a code for a valve. My car is a 2017 and will not start right away after I add gas! I've been told its the engine valve and have had no luck finding anyone to cover it under warranty! Ford needs to recall this vehicle! Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 70,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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