2017 Ford Fiesta Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Ford Fiesta, 3% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 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.
“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“Drivers door since purchasing the car in 2017 when it's cold out winter time by drivers door once open, will not latch back and close- takes it warming up before my drivers door will latch and shut . Temps 30 or under , the mechanism freezes and will not allow the door to latch shut”
NHTSA complaint #11558494, filed 2023-12Related service bulletins
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Body and structure: 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 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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