2018 Ford Fusion vs 2018 Honda Clarity 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 | 2018 Ford Fusion | 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 432 | 131 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 160 | 18 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–42 | 42 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 91,000 mi | 3,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 198 | 25 |
| Power Train | 105 | 19 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 87 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 17 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 15 |
| Steering | 19 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 128 | 0 |
| Overheating | 103 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 68 | 0 |
| Stalling | 34 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 32 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 23 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
2018 Ford Fusion
2018 Honda Clarity 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.