2017 Ford Fusion vs 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Ford Fusion | 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,109 | 80 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 254 | 116 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–42 | 40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,890 mi | 66,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Hyundai Sonata Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 394 | 45 |
| Power Train | 310 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 125 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 134 | 4 |
| Steering | 51 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 50 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 49 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 35 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 257 | 16 |
| Overheating | 155 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 120 | 0 |
| Stalling | 92 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 71 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 35 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 32 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 22 | 0 |
2017 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.