MYRModel Year Report

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Fusion Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 2010: 504 complaints 2010 2011: 132 complaints 2012: 95 complaints 2012 2013: 126 complaints 2014: 65 complaints 2014 2015: 46 complaints 2016: 47 complaints 2016 2017: 67 complaints 2018: 58 complaints 2018 2019: 32 complaints 2020: 8 complaints 2020
2010: 504 complaints
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YearComplaints
2010504
2011132
201295
2013126
201465
201546
201647
201767
201858
201932
20208

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 27%

27% of complaints: steering — 136 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20190330

AIR BAGS 27%

27% of complaints: air bags — 135 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20181105

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 77 distinct reports on file.

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, 20191218

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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130301

Brakes have same systems as discribed in 19S54 recall but my vehicle is not listed as needing that recall!

NHTSA ODI report, 20240108

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 47 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 46 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2010 — complaint volume: 504
I 20121212 — EA (closed 20140612)

Floor mat interference with accelerator

I 20141002 — PE (closed 20150910)

Electric power steering failure

I 20160928 — PE (closed 20171225)

Power Steering Failure

I 20171120 — EA (closed 20240209)

Power Steering Failure

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

I 20260409 — DP (open)

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (136 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (135 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (77 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2015 ● 2016

WORST YEARS

■ 2011 ◆ 2013 ◆ 2012

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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.