2010 Ford Fusion vs 2010 Volkswagen Passat
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Ford Fusion | 2010 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 5,128 | 163 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 56 | 834 |
| Investigations | 8 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 122 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–39 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,956 mi | 73,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,661 | 13 |
| Power Train | 894 | 34 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 793 | 3 |
| Engine | 700 | 41 |
| Air Bags | 590 | 45 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 484 | 25 |
| Service Brakes | 436 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 324 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 552 | 19 |
| Loss of power | 501 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 371 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 268 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 226 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 152 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 85 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 67 | 0 |
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.