2014 Ford Fusion vs 2014 Nissan Sentra
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 | 2014 Ford Fusion | 2014 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,330 | 380 |
| Recall campaigns | 19 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 189 | 194 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 51 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 30–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,000 mi | 74,084 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 235 | 182 |
| Steering | 326 | 9 |
| Engine | 204 | 62 |
| Electrical System | 160 | 32 |
| Service Brakes | 88 | 33 |
| Air Bags | 43 | 51 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 71 | 12 |
| Seat Belts | 75 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 100 | 41 |
| Loss of power | 71 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 71 | 27 |
| Steering problems | 65 | 0 |
| Overheating | 57 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 32 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 30 |
| Hesitation / surging | 27 | 24 |
2014 Ford Fusion
2014 Nissan Sentra
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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.