2017 Ford Fusion vs 2017 Nissan Maxima
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 Ford Fusion | 2017 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,109 | 103 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 253 | 215 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–42 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,890 mi | 28,049 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 394 | 8 |
| Power Train | 310 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 125 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 134 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 50 | 10 |
| Steering | 51 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 49 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 28 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 257 | 0 |
| Overheating | 155 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 120 | 0 |
| Stalling | 92 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 71 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 35 | 0 |
| 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.