MYRModel Year Report

2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid

● Typical for this model
2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:47:51.525Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Fusion Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 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
2016: 47 complaints
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YearComplaints
2010504
2011132
201295
2013126
201465
201546
201647
201767
201858
201932
20208

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 32%

32% of complaints: engine — 15 distinct reports on file.

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Transmission in vehicle causes erratic engine behavior and has a grinding sounds

NHTSA ODI report, 20231022

THE CAR IS LESS THAN A MONTH OLD, MILEAGE IS 1700. ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE CAR HAD DIED. ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANELS LIGHT UP AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE CAR CAN BE RESTARTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160701

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER SOME TIME. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF WHICH WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160526

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

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My 2016 Fusion Hybrid SE. All SYNC related functions ceased to function . Cant use bluetooth. cant do voice commands. USB is not working and not charging.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230921

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD FUSION HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER SOME TIME. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF WHICH WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160526

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file.

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THIS CAR IS THE SECOND FUSION HYBRID I HAVE. THE 2015 AND 2016 HYBRID TITANIUM HAD THE SAME ISSUES. I CHANGED ONE FOR THE OTHER IN HOPE THE PROBLEM WOULD BE GONE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180416

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20191219 — RQ (closed 20220207)

Door Latch Failures

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20220808 — RQ (closed 20230324)

Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2019 ▲ 2015 ● 2018

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 2011 ◆ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 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.