2015 Ford Fusion vs 2015 Toyota Avalon
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 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 984 | 41 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 163 | 314 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 24–40 |
| Median reported mileage | 75,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 269 | 2 |
| Steering | 160 | 1 |
| Power Train | 143 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 101 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 81 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 56 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 52 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 38 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 128 | 0 |
| Overheating | 92 | 0 |
| Stalling | 88 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 72 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 47 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 42 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 28 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 21 | 0 |
2015 Ford Fusion
2015 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.