2007 Ford Fusion vs 2007 Volkswagen Passat
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Ford Fusion | 2007 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,064 | 262 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 19 | 540 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 58 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | 73,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 615 | 106 |
| Service Brakes | 126 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 55 | 34 |
| Power Train | 74 | 13 |
| Engine | 56 | 28 |
| Structure | 73 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 32 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 41 | 13 |
| Stalling | 29 | 26 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 21 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 17 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 5 |
2007 Ford Fusion
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.