2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid vs 2014 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid | 2014 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 65 | 1,111 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 46 | 317 |
| Investigations | 4 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 52 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 41 | 25–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 67,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion Hybrid | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 298 |
| Power Train | 12 | 209 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 208 |
| Suspension | 1 | 130 |
| Engine | 7 | 77 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 71 |
| Steering | 14 | 58 |
| Structure | 4 | 52 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 91 |
| Stalling | 0 | 70 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 59 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 56 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 33 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 27 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid
2014 Nissan Altima
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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.