2015 Ford Fusion vs 2015 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 | 2015 Ford Fusion | 2015 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 984 | 945 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 163 | 332 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 45 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 26–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 59,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 269 | 66 |
| Power Train | 143 | 161 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 268 |
| Air Bags | 38 | 175 |
| Steering | 160 | 48 |
| Electrical System | 101 | 54 |
| Service Brakes | 81 | 25 |
| Structure | 32 | 63 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 128 | 24 |
| Overheating | 92 | 0 |
| Stalling | 88 | 37 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 72 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 47 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 42 | 32 |
| Steering problems | 28 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 21 | 25 |
2015 Ford Fusion
2015 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.