2019 Ford Fusion vs 2019 Nissan Sentra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Ford Fusion | 2019 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 308 | 221 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 159 | 124 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–42 | 29–32 |
| Median reported mileage | 79,500 mi | 38,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 150 | 20 |
| Power Train | 68 | 54 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 64 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 54 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 35 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 37 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 28 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 77 | 5 |
| Overheating | 52 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 50 | 0 |
| Stalling | 30 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 6 |
2019 Ford Fusion
2019 Nissan Sentra
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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.