2017 Ford Fiesta Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Ford Fiesta, 4% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 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.
“Only had vehicle a month.had 2 blow outs on tires.have had problems with suspension since that time.had to several alignments and replace more tires due to ware.have problems with steering mostly on the passenger side still continues”
NHTSA complaint #11351931, filed 2020-08, 648 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 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Fiesta
22 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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