2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs 2018 Ford Fusion
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 | 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2018 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 85 | 432 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 148 | 160 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–27 | 20–42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 19,100 mi | 91,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Alfa Romeo Giulia | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 198 |
| Power Train | 8 | 105 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 87 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 31 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 26 |
| Steering | 3 | 19 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 6 |
| Wheels | 0 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 34 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 128 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 14 |
| Overheating | 0 | 103 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 68 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 32 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 23 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 10 |
2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia
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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.