2017 Dodge Challenger vs 2017 Ford Fusion
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.
| Metric | 2017 Dodge Challenger | 2017 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 49 | 1,109 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 194 | 253 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–23 | 20–42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 32,000 mi | 72,890 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Challenger | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 394 |
| Power Train | 5 | 310 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 125 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 134 |
| Steering | 5 | 51 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 49 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 35 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 257 |
| Overheating | 0 | 155 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 120 |
| Stalling | 0 | 92 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 71 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 35 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 32 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 22 |
2017 Dodge Challenger
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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.