2010 Ford Fusion vs 2010 Toyota Prius
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 Ford Fusion | 2010 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 5,126 | 2,820 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 56 | 387 |
| Investigations | 8 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 122 | 183 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–39 | 50 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,876 mi | 8,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,659 | 30 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 793 | 287 |
| Service Brakes | 435 | 591 |
| Power Train | 894 | 79 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 101 | 849 |
| Engine | 700 | 140 |
| Air Bags | 590 | 84 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 484 | 60 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 552 | 95 |
| Loss of power | 501 | 40 |
| Steering problems | 371 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 268 | 31 |
| Vibration / shaking | 226 | 28 |
| Hesitation / surging | 152 | 401 |
| Brake problems | 85 | 320 |
| Shifting problems | 67 | 0 |
2010 Ford Fusion
2010 Toyota Prius
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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.