Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 69 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 18 complaints
- Electrical System 13 complaints
- Steering 13 complaints
- Unknown or Other 13 complaints
- Service Brakes 8 complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
Of the 69 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 69 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid has moderate owner complaint counts, mostly for the power train and electrical system. Given the lack of detailed recall data, this analysis is based solely on complaints, offering a limited perspective. Overall, the vehicle appears average in reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| steering | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 10,000 miles
- Inspect brakes annually
- Replace spark plugs at 100,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slips
- Frequent battery drain
- Steering wheel vibration
- Brake pedal becomes spongy
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.