2010 Dodge Avenger vs 2010 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 | 2010 Dodge Avenger | 2010 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 163 | 5,126 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 41 | 56 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 122 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–24 | 19–39 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,400 mi | 72,876 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Avenger | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 9 | 1,659 |
| Power Train | 20 | 894 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 793 |
| Engine | 23 | 700 |
| Air Bags | 37 | 590 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 484 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 435 |
| Electrical System | 40 | 324 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 31 | 552 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 268 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 501 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 371 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 226 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 152 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 85 |
2010 Dodge Avenger
2010 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.