2017 Ford Fiesta Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 22 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Ford Fiesta, 30% of its 74 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 69,000 miles, with no related recalls, crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 22
- 30% of 74
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 69,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report abnormal jerking, shuddering, or stalling at various speeds, sometimes tied to a faulty transmission control module.
- Some describe sudden loss of power with the vehicle unable to exceed a low speed and gears not shifting properly.
- Several complaints mention the vehicle stalling or losing power without warning, then being difficult to restart.
- One owner reported the transmission slipping out of gear and rolling backward on an incline until the brake was applied.
- A clutch reportedly seized while driving with cruise control engaged, preventing the driver from shifting into gear.
- Owners also describe transmission warning lights appearing on the dash along with hesitation while driving.
When 2017 Ford Fiesta transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 2, 2019, latest Jun 26, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Ford Fiesta
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Fiesta model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Ford Fiesta have?
- NHTSA lists 22 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Ford Fiesta, making up 30% of the 74 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2017 Ford Fiesta?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the 2017 Ford Fiesta's Transmission & Powertrain complaints.
- At what mileage do 2017 Ford Fiesta transmission problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 69,000 miles.
- Did the 2017 Ford Fiesta transmission problems cause crashes or injuries?
- No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these complaints.
- Is the 2017 Ford Fiesta better than other years for transmission issues?
- The 2017 model's share of transmission complaints (30%) is lower than earlier years like 2013 (59%) and 2016 (57%), based on NHTSA complaint data.