Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 132 owner complaints are on file.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 43 complaints
- Air Bags 34 complaints
- Service Brakes 21 complaints
- Engine 12 complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
Of the 132 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 132 complaints, owners report 2 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid has an average reliability record, with notable issues in steering and airbag systems. Complaints also reveal lesser but considerable problems with brakes and the engine, suggesting moderate costs for repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | very common |
| airbag system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | common |
| service brakes | 60,000–110,000 miles | $150–$600 | common |
| engine components | 100,000–150,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| power train | 90,000–140,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 30,000 miles
- Battery inspection annually
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering stiffness
- Airbag light
- Brake pedal vibration
- Engine misfire
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.