2014 Dodge Avenger vs 2014 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 | 2014 Dodge Avenger | 2014 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 204 | 1,320 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 19 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 135 | 189 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 50 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–24 | 25–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 76,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Avenger | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 14 | 325 |
| Power Train | 12 | 235 |
| Engine | 42 | 204 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 157 |
| Seat Belts | 39 | 75 |
| Air Bags | 69 | 42 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 85 |
| Structure | 7 | 74 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 22 | 100 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 71 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 69 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 65 |
| Overheating | 0 | 57 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 31 |
2014 Dodge Avenger
2014 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.