2019 Ford Fusion vs 2019 Subaru Legacy
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Ford Fusion | 2019 Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 314 | 123 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 159 | 422 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–42 | 23–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,500 mi | 6,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 153 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 35 |
| Power Train | 68 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 54 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 49 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 4 |
| Steering | 7 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 78 | 0 |
| Overheating | 54 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 51 | 0 |
| Stalling | 30 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
2019 Ford Fusion
2019 Subaru Legacy
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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.