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Ford Fusion: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 18 model years of the Ford Fusion on record, 2020 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about engine). 2014 has the most recall campaigns (19).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2020 3 40 5 ENGINE 23 MPG
2019 3 40 0 ENGINE 23 MPG
2018 2 40 1 ENGINE 23 MPG
2017 4 40 0 ENGINE 23 MPG
2016 13 40 3 BACK OVER PREVENTION 29 MPG
2015 13 40 4 ENGINE 29 MPG
2014 19 40 5 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 27 MPG
2013 19 40 5 ENGINE 27 MPG
2012 6 40 1 STEERING 26 MPG
2011 9 40 0 STEERING 24 MPG
2010 13 40 4 SERVICE BRAKES 25 MPG
2009 7 40 5 SERVICE BRAKES 23 MPG
2008 6 40 1 SERVICE BRAKES 23 MPG
2007 5 40 5 AIR BAGS 23 MPG
2006 5 40 5 SERVICE BRAKES 24 MPG
2005 0 0 0 — —
2004 0 0 0 — —
2003 0 0 0 — —

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Ford Fusion

Questions

Which Ford Fusion year has the most complaints?
Of 18 model years of the Ford Fusion on record, 2020 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about engine).
Which Ford Fusion year has the most recalls?
2014 has the most recall campaigns (19).
Which Ford Fusion years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2005, 2004, 2003. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.