2017 Ford Fiesta Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Ford Fiesta, 7% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle swerved in right rear quarter panel with no wind, air, or other source of pressure on interstate.tires, especially right rear, spun without movement when clutch engaged in driveway; entire vehicle failed to move or gain traction when clutch fully engaged in friends dirt yard; at odd times, vehicle made noise in right rear axle/wheel area failing to respond to clutch release--most noticeably on concrete pad in front of garage with two mechanics questioning. …”
NHTSA complaint #11190079, filed 2019-03, 14,000 miles“Turning a curvature on a mountain road steering locked and brakes failed car went over the mountain as a result passangers three were injured and one fatality.”
NHTSA complaint #11202706, filed 2019-04, 2,000 miles“I was driving down a very busy highway about 60 mph when my oil light started flashing on my dash and my check engine light came on and when I tried to push my brake pedal to stop my car I couldn't push it in. My brakes were very hard, I had to pull my emergency brake to stop my car and coast into a gas station so I didn't hit anyone. I have done a lot of research online and this same issue is already under recall on 2 other Ford Models as well as a class action lawsuit against Ford because of this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11574597, filed 2024-02Related service bulletins
- 10091151Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10090681Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Fiesta
22 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Fiesta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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