KnownCarProblemsFord Fusion Problems by Year
Owners have filed 22,426 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford Fusion since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2010, 2011, 2012. The most common problem overall: steering.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Ford Fusion problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fusion | 183 | Transmission | 3 | 10 |
| 2019 Fusion | 316 | Engine | 3 | 5 |
| 2018 Fusion | 442 | Engine | 2 | 9 |
| 2017 Fusion | 1,113 | Engine | 4 | 37 |
| 2016 Fusion | 1,642 | Engine | 13 | 60 |
| 2015 Fusion | 997 | Engine | 13 | 34 |
| 2014 Fusion | 1,331 | Steering | 19 | 51 |
| 2013 Fusion | 1,792 | Engine | 19 | 63 |
| 2012 Fusion | 2,516 | Steering | 5 | 107 |
| 2011 Fusion | 2,794 | Steering | 7 | 80 |
| 2010 Fusion | 5,130 | Steering | 11 | 122 |
| 2009 Fusion | 1,023 | Brakes | 6 | 65 |
| 2008 Fusion | 1,353 | Air bags | 5 | 53 |
| 2007 Fusion | 1,064 | Air bags | 4 | 58 |
| 2006 Fusion | 730 | Air bags | 4 | 38 |
118 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Ford Fusion
- What years of the Ford Fusion have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2010 (5,130), 2011 (2,794), 2012 (2,516).
- What is the most common problem with the Ford Fusion?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the steering (5,775), engine (3,952), air bags (3,530).
- Which Ford Fusion years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2020 (183), 2019 (316), 2018 (442). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.