2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
60/100
#5 most-complained of 11 Fusion Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid has a Complaint Index of 60 and ranks 5th worst out of 11 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 69 complaints, 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries, with no recalls filed for this year.
- Complaints
- 69
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 42
- 43 city / 41 hwy
Top 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain18 (26%)
- Electrical System13 (19%)
- Other13 (19%)
- Steering12 (17%)
- Brakes8 (12%)
- Airbags7 (10%)
- Engine7 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (10%)
- Fuel System4 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal traveling to the floor or brakes not responding when pressed, sometimes resulting in a rear-end collision.
- Some describe the ABS warning light illuminating shortly before a loss of braking response.
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy or only partially deploying during frontal or side-impact crashes.
- Some describe the steering wheel airbag deploying with smoke while other airbags failed to fire.
- Owners report the vehicle rolling forward on its own after being placed in park.
- Several describe the driver's power window failing to stay closed or not responding correctly to the one-touch button.
2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 43 MPG
- Highway
- 41 MPG
- Combined
- 42 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,550
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Fusion Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2017 Fusion Hybrid a Complaint Index of 60 with 69 complaints, ranking it 5th worst out of 11 model years. This places it in the Caution category compared to other Fusion Hybrid years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
- Transmission & Powertrain is the top problem area, accounting for 18 complaints and 26% of all reported issues, with a median failure mileage of 79,600 miles.
- Does the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2017 Fusion Hybrid, including 0 do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2017 Fusion Hybrid compare to other years?
- Its Complaint Index of 60 is worse than 2014 through 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020, which range from 0 to 70, but better than 2010, 2011, and 2013, which scored 80 to 100 and are rated Avoid.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
- EPA rates it at 42 mpg combined (43 city / 41 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,550.