2009 Ford Fusion vs 2011 Ford Fusion
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Ford Fusion | 2011 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,021 | 2,783 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 19 | 55 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 65 | 80 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 19–38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 98,000 mi | 72,509 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 16 | 1,426 |
| Air Bags | 359 | 330 |
| Service Brakes | 472 | 169 |
| Engine | 30 | 276 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 256 |
| Power Train | 20 | 268 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 201 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 176 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 63 | 20 |
| Stalling | 24 | 179 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 103 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 53 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 64 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 250 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
2009 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.