2016 Ford Fusion vs 2016 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Ford Fusion | 2016 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,620 | 553 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 153 | 323 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 58 | 28 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 26–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,348 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 310 | 235 |
| Engine | 441 | 86 |
| Steering | 176 | 16 |
| Electrical System | 147 | 42 |
| Air Bags | 50 | 70 |
| Back Over Prevention | 115 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 47 | 65 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 83 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 227 | 64 |
| Overheating | 180 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 121 | 0 |
| Stalling | 108 | 54 |
| Vibration / shaking | 63 | 26 |
| Loss of power | 60 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 30 | 38 |
| Steering problems | 24 | 0 |
2016 Ford Fusion
2016 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.