2017 Ford Fusion reliability record
NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford Fusion from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,366
- Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 385 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 55 reported crashes · 40 injuries · 10 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesCounts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.
Complaint rank
#214
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
+1,029
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2015-2019
+1,068
median 298 complaints in 577 records
Top component share
28%
Engine: 385 complaints
What owners report fails — 2017 Ford Fusion
- ENGINE 385
- POWER TRAIN 291
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 130
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 117
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 99
4 recalls on record for the 2017 Ford Fusion
- NHTSA 23V162000 · 2023 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the r
- NHTSA 18V167000 · 2018 · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 16V874000 · 2017 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY During a crash, the improper welds may fail, allowing any stowed luggage to move into the passenger compartment, increas
- NHTSA 17V427000 · 2017 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQU If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehi
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2017 Ford Fusion
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2017 Ford Fusion units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Ford Fusion reliable?
NHTSA has 1,366 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 Ford Fusion and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (385 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 Ford Fusion units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Fusion?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (385), power train (291), engine and engine cooling (130), electrical system (117). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2017 Ford Fusion?
This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2017 Ford Fusion. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.