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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.

2017 Ford Fiesta transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2019Jul 2019Feb 2020Oct 2020May 2022Oct 2023Jul 2024
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2019 to Jun 2025; peak Jan 2019 (2).

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.

  1. 2011366 (50%)
  2. 2012274 (44%)
  3. 2013391 (59%)
  4. 2014208 (41%)
  5. 2015104 (40%)
  6. 2016101 (57%)
  7. 201722 (30%)
  8. 201810 (29%)
  9. 201921 (20%)

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.