MYRModel Year Report

2012 Ford Fusion Energi

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2012 Ford Fusion Energi
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:57.980Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2012: 4 complaints 2012 4 2013: 39 complaints 2014: 34 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 25 complaints 2016 2017: 19 complaints 2018: 7 complaints 2018 2019: 122 complaints 2020: 43 complaints 2020
2012: 4 complaints 2012 4 2013: 39 complaints 2013 2014: 34 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2015 2016: 25 complaints 2016 2017: 19 complaints 2017 2018: 7 complaints 2018 2019: 122 complaints 2019 2020: 43 complaints 2020
2012: 4 complaints 2012 4 2013: 39 complaints 2013 2014: 34 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2015 2016: 25 complaints 2016 2017: 19 complaints 2017 2018: 7 complaints 2018 2019: 122 complaints 2019 2020: 43 complaints 2020

2012: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20124
201339
201434
201523
201625
201719
20187
2019122
202043

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

2 of 4 total reports mention: steering.

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Ford issued recall 15S18 for the power steering assist systems that shut down. In November I took my car into the local Ford dealership for a different recall on an airbag.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-10

Takata recall power steering went completely out. No power steering at all. Started the vehicle up and started to drive and no power steering.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-25

Wheels

1 of 4 total reports mentions: wheels.

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Tires constantly lose air. I have been told it is the tire sensors. I have to constantly check out the tires to make sure they are inflated properly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-13

Power train

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.

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Drive train whine,slightly more intense over the years. Car has original tires with 42000 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-08-10

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  2. I
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2012 Ford Fusion Energi — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2012 Ford Fusion Energi reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Fusion Energi?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Ford Fusion Energi have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.