2017 Ford Fiesta vs 2018 Ford Fiesta
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Ford Fiesta | 2018 Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 74 | 35 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 93 | 56 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–31 | 30–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fiesta | Ford Fiesta |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 22 | 10 |
| Engine | 19 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2017 Ford Fiesta
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.