2017 Ford Fusion: Problems & Reliability
YEAR TO AVOIDThe 2017 Ford Fusion has 1,115 NHTSA owner complaints, 254 manufacturer service bulletins, and 4 recall campaigns on federal record, led by engine and power train issues. Among the 12 Ford Fusion model years with federal records, it ranks 2nd by combined complaint and bulletin volume — one of the years to avoid.
Sources: NHTSA complaints (ODI), manufacturer service bulletins, recall campaigns, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Updated 2026-11-05 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
1,115
NHTSA complaints
254
Service bulletins
4
Recall campaigns
—
Avg. buyer-paid
Most-reported problem areas on the 2017 Ford Fusion
Engine — 396 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Power Train — 315 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Engine And Engine Cooling — 133 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
How the 2017 compares to adjacent years
| Model year | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 153 | 13 | — |
| 2017 (this page) | 1,115 | 254 | 4 | — |
| 2018 | 444 | 160 | 2 | — |
Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume. Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Ford Fusion years to avoid.
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FAQ
Is the 2017 Ford Fusion reliable?
The 2017 Ford Fusion has 1,115 NHTSA owner complaints, 254 manufacturer service bulletins, and 4 recall campaigns on federal record, led by engine and power train issues. Among the 12 Ford Fusion model years with federal records, it ranks 2nd by combined complaint and bulletin volume — one of the years to avoid. Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Fusion?
The most-reported problem areas for the 2017 Ford Fusion in NHTSA owner complaints are engine, power train, engine and engine cooling. Service bulletins (254 on file) show what the manufacturer issued repair guidance for.
Does the 2017 Ford Fusion have recalls?
Yes — 4 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2017 Ford Fusion. Recall completion is VIN-specific: run the exact VIN to see whether the work was actually done on the car you're considering.
Is the 2017 Ford Fusion a good year to buy?
The 2017 is one of the Ford Fusion years to avoid by complaint and bulletin volume — the 2012 and 2011 model years show cleaner records. If the price reflects the risk and the specific car checks out by VIN, informed buyers still do fine; just don't pay clean-year money for it.
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