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Exterior lightingPart report

2017 Ford Fiesta Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 75 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2017 Ford Fiesta, 3% of the 75 complaints for this model year.

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.

“I drive a smaller car. The new blue light headlighting is dangerous for oncoming vehicles, especially small cars. The new trucks shine the lighting directly into my vehicle blinding me! Who allowed these to be equipment. They are way to bright for city and local driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11773703, filed 2026-10

“The car want start and the oil light and engine light is on. I had a oil change done on the car today after getting it home it will not start up the battery is good but the car is just not start. Its turning over but staying on”

NHTSA complaint #11269820, filed 2019-10

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201911%
201723%
201621%
201510%
201431%
2013102%
2012224%
2011122%

Other parts of the 2017 Ford Fiesta

Transmission and drivetrain
22 complaints
Engine
19 complaints
Fuel system
16 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Fiesta

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology