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RecallGazette

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2014 Ford Fusion vs 2014 Nissan Altima

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2014 Ford Fusion2014 Nissan Altima
NHTSA complaints1,3301,114
Recall campaigns198
Service bulletins (TSBs)189317
Investigations45
Crash reports5152
Fire reports98
NCAP overall rating5/55/5
EPA MPG (combined)25–4125–31
Median reported incident mileage76,000 mi67,500 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FusionNissan Altima
Power Train235209
Steering32658
Exterior Lighting18299
Engine20477
Air Bags43208
Electrical System16071
Suspension18132
Structure7452

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling10071
Loss of power7111
Check engine light7127
Steering problems650
Overheating570
Rust / corrosion3256
Vibration / shaking2959
Hesitation / surging2733

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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.