2020 Ford Fusion vs 2020 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Ford Fusion | 2020 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 180 | 179 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 94 | 148 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–42 | 30–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,000 mi | 35,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 50 | 36 |
| Power Train | 67 | 17 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 45 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 29 |
| Steering | 12 | 20 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 26 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 22 | 10 |
| Stalling | 16 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 11 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2020 Ford Fusion
2020 Nissan Altima
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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.