2016 Ford Fusion reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Ford Fusion — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 2,028
- 1,194 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 434 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 13
- see below
- Reported harm
- 91 reported crashes · 37 injuries · 10 fires
What owners report fails — 2016 Ford Fusion
- ENGINE 434
- POWER TRAIN 293
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 200
- STEERING 175
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 139
13 recalls on record for the 2016 Ford Fusion
- NHTSA 25V695000 · 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing th
- NHTSA 26V376000 · 2026 · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase th
- NHTSA 23V162000 · 2023 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the r
- NHTSA 23V775000 · 2023 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- NHTSA 22V413000 · 2022 · POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2016 Ford Fusion
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
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 2016 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 2016 Ford Fusion reliable?
NHTSA has 2,028 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Ford Fusion and 13 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (434 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Ford Fusion units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Fusion?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (434), power train (293), unknown or other (200), steering (175). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 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.