2015 Ford Fusion vs 2015 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Ford Fusion | 2015 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 984 | 161 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 163 | 324 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 48 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 31,070 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 269 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 81 | 84 |
| Steering | 160 | 3 |
| Power Train | 143 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 101 | 27 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 56 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 52 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 41 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 128 | 0 |
| Overheating | 92 | 0 |
| Stalling | 88 | 9 |
| 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
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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.