2011 Ford Fusion reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2011 Ford Fusion — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 3,648
- 576 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 1,399 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 7
- see below
- Reported harm
- 114 reported crashes · 66 injuries · 1 death · 13 fires
What owners report fails — 2011 Ford Fusion
- STEERING 1,399
- AIR BAGS 329
- ENGINE 276
- POWER TRAIN 261
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 254
7 recalls on record for the 2011 Ford Fusion
- NHTSA 21V081000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal
- NHTSA 21V158000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious i
- NHTSA 19V001000 · 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious in
- NHTSA 16V384000 · 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- NHTSA 15V793000 · 2016 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY The pressure changes may cause the tank to crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increa
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Open TCO calculatorThese 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 2011 Ford Fusion 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. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Ford Fusion reliable?
NHTSA has 3,648 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Ford Fusion and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering (1,399 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Ford Fusion units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Fusion?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (1,399), air bags (329), engine (276), power train (261). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2011 Ford Fusion?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.