2017 Ford Fiesta power train problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Ford Fiesta — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 the RPM were significantly high prior to shifting gear, then decreased before the…”
filed Jun 26, 2025
“Alarm system going off for no reason. Battery drained and engine wouldn't start. I had battery tested at auto repair shop and it had burnt out cell inside battery. I purchased new battery last week. The automatic transmission is sluggish at times, feels like it hesitates to get into the next gear…”
filed Feb 5, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Fiesta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 21 | 22% |
| 2018 Fiesta | 10 | 29% |
| 2016 Fiesta | 101 | 57% |
| 2015 Fiesta | 104 | 40% |
| 2014 Fiesta | 208 | 41% |
| 2013 Fiesta | 391 | 59% |
| 2012 Fiesta | 274 | 44% |
| 2011 Fiesta | 366 | 50% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Ford Fiesta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.