MYRModel Year Report

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
509
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

2010: 509 complaints 2010 509 2011: 132 complaints 2012: 96 complaints 2012 2013: 126 complaints 2014: 65 complaints 2014 2015: 46 complaints 2016: 51 complaints 2016 2017: 70 complaints 2018: 59 complaints 2018 2019: 35 complaints 2020: 8 complaints 2020
2010: 509 complaints 2010 509 2011: 132 complaints 2011 2012: 96 complaints 2012 2013: 126 complaints 2013 2014: 65 complaints 2014 2015: 46 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2016 2017: 70 complaints 2017 2018: 59 complaints 2018 2019: 35 complaints 2019 2020: 8 complaints 2020
2010: 509 complaints 2010 509 2011: 132 complaints 2011 2012: 96 complaints 2012 2013: 126 complaints 2013 2014: 65 complaints 2014 2015: 46 complaints 2015 2016: 51 complaints 2016 2017: 70 complaints 2017 2018: 59 complaints 2018 2019: 35 complaints 2019 2020: 8 complaints 2020

2010: 509 complaints

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YearComplaints
2010509
2011132
201296
2013126
201465
201546
201651
201770
201859
201935
20208

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

27% · 138 reports

Most commonly citing electric power assist system.

CRASHINJURY
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While driving today at 55MPH my power steering lights blinked on then lost my power steering. Managed to barely get off the road . Very scary and can't believe the number of complaints for the power steering!!

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-30

The power steering has failed twice recently while driving and the dashboard warning displayed as follows: power steering assist fault. This makes it very hard to steer, dangerous and scary when this happens. Can a recall be issued for my vehicle?

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-14

Air bags

27% · 135 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front driver's side door by a work vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-05

Service brakes

20% · 100 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. While the contact's wife was driving approximately 35 MPH approaching a traffic light, the contact depressed the brake pedal and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-18

Driver was in small local shopping center, he turned into parking space, applied brake, when car accelerated over curb onto sidewalk and through front of building.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-01

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

I own a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The vehicle has a recurring loss-of-braking problem associated with the ABS/ AdvanceTrak system.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-07

Power train

9% · 48 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Engine

9% · 46 reports

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2010Complaint volume 509 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2012-12-12Engineering analysisClosed 2014-06-12 Floor mat interference with accelerator
  3. I
    2014-10-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-09-10 Electric power steering failure
  4. I
    2016-09-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2017-12-25 Power Steering Failure
  5. I
    2017-11-20Engineering analysisClosed 2024-02-09 Power Steering Failure
  6. I
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
  7. I
    2026-04-09Defect petitionOpen Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 138 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 135 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 100 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.