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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2016 Ford Fusion vs 2016 Honda Accord

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.

Metric2016 Ford Fusion2016 Honda Accord
NHTSA complaints1,620601
Recall campaigns134
Service bulletins (TSBs)153173
Investigations40
Crash reports5832
Fire reports65
NCAP overall rating5/55/5
EPA MPG (combined)25–4121–30
Median reported incident mileage78,348 mi38,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FusionHonda Accord
Engine44144
Electrical System147195
Power Train31029
Steering17630
Exterior Lighting16127
Back Over Prevention1157
Fuel/propulsion System8339
Service Brakes8430

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light2278
Overheating1808
Misfire / rough idle1210
Stalling10832
Vibration / shaking6311
Loss of power609
Hesitation / surging307
Steering problems240

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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.