2017 Ford Fusion vs 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
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 | 2017 Ford Fusion | 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,101 | 32 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 254 | 91 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–42 | 39 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,445 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 389 | 17 |
| Power Train | 305 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 124 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 134 | 0 |
| Steering | 51 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 50 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 49 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 34 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 256 | 7 |
| Overheating | 154 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 119 | 0 |
| Stalling | 91 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 71 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 32 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 30 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 22 | 0 |
2017 Ford Fusion
2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
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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.