2014 Ford Fusion vs 2014 Volkswagen Passat
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.
| Metric | 2014 Ford Fusion | 2014 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,330 | 594 |
| Recall campaigns | 19 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 189 | 1,565 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 51 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 23–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 43 | 354 |
| Steering | 326 | 44 |
| Engine | 204 | 77 |
| Power Train | 235 | 37 |
| Electrical System | 160 | 74 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 71 | 47 |
| Service Brakes | 88 | 7 |
| Structure | 74 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 100 | 24 |
| Loss of power | 71 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 71 | 17 |
| Steering problems | 65 | 0 |
| Overheating | 57 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 32 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 29 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 27 | 0 |
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.