MYRModel Year Report

2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:58:21.998Z

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
132
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

2010: 509 complaints 2011: 132 complaints 2011 132 2012: 96 complaints 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 2011: 132 complaints 2011 132 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 2011: 132 complaints 2011 132 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

2011: 132 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

33% · 43 reports
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Show complaint excerpts

I am contacting you regarding a fatal car accident that my sister was just killed in on 8/29/17. She drove a 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid. My mother did not know about the issues many people have with these model cars.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-06

Also filed under Electrical system and electronic stability control (esc)

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was difficult to turn and failed to function as needed. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-05

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-04

Air bags

26% · 34 reports

Service brakes

18% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

Engine

9% · 12 reports

Power train

9% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2011Complaint volume 132 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
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 43 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 34 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 24 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid 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.