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SeatsPart report

2017 Ford Fiesta Seats Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 75 total for the year
Median mileage
43,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2017 Ford Fiesta, 3% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while stationary, the driver's side front seat fractured. The contact was stuck by a metal piece when he sat in the seat. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11415993, filed 2021-05, 43,000 miles

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201911%
201813%
201723%
201611%
201330%
201281%
201191%

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 29, 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