2014 Ford Fusion vs 2014 Toyota Avalon
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 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,330 | 96 |
| Recall campaigns | 19 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 189 | 448 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 51 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 24–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,000 mi | 15,740 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 326 | 6 |
| Power Train | 235 | 1 |
| Engine | 204 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 160 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 88 | 6 |
| Structure | 74 | 12 |
| Seat Belts | 75 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 71 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 100 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 71 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 71 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 65 | 0 |
| Overheating | 57 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 32 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 27 | 0 |
2014 Ford Fusion
2014 Toyota Avalon
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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.