2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid
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.
- Complaints
- 51
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- Engine
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2016: 51 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 509 |
| 2011 | 132 |
| 2012 | 96 |
| 2013 | 126 |
| 2014 | 65 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 70 |
| 2018 | 59 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
29% · 15 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Transmission in vehicle causes erratic engine behavior and has a grinding sounds
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-22
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, 2016-07-01
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, 2016-05-26
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
16% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I am submitting this complaint regarding an unrepaired safety recall on my 2016 Ford Fusion, Ford Recall 25SA9 / NHTSA Recall 25V695, involving the rear-view camera.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-11
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, 2023-09-21
Steering
10% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion.
Service brakes
8% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2018-04-16
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and vehicle speed control
Power train
8% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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2019-12-19Recall queryClosed 2022-02-07 Door Latch Failures
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2022-08-08Recall queryClosed 2023-03-24 Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 5 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 29% 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.