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2010 Ford Fusion vs 2011 Ford Fusion

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.

2010 Ford Fusion

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
7,020
rank #1 of 4,194
Recalls
11
campaigns on record
Top component
Steering
1,639 complaints (23%)
Reported harm
174 crashes / 109 injuries
3 deaths; 16 fires

2011 Ford Fusion

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
3,648
rank #12 of 4,194
Recalls
7
campaigns on record
Top component
Steering
1,399 complaints (38%)
Reported harm
114 crashes / 66 injuries
1 deaths; 13 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

3,372

2011 Ford Fusion has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

4

2011 Ford Fusion vs 2010 Ford Fusion

Top component overlap

Same family

Steering vs Steering

2010 Ford Fusion problem mix

  • STEERING 1,639
  • POWER TRAIN 809
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 789
  • ENGINE 699
  • AIR BAGS 590

2011 Ford Fusion problem mix

  • STEERING 1,399
  • AIR BAGS 329
  • ENGINE 276
  • POWER TRAIN 261
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 254

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2010 Ford Fusion or 2011 Ford Fusion?

2011 Ford Fusion has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (3,648 vs 7,020). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2011 Ford Fusion is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).