Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 55 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 15 complaints
- Unknown or Other 9 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 7 complaints
- Steering 5 complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid has a balanced reliability record with several concerns. Engine issues top the complaints, with electrical and steering issues also reported. Despite these, the overall maintenance costs are moderate, keeping its reliability average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,300–$2,500 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| steering | 60,000–90,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
| brakes | 60,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| air bags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | rare |
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
- brake pad replacement
- battery service
- tire rotation and balance
- coolant system check
- air and cabin filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine misfires or stalls
- steering wheel vibrations
- electrical glitches
- brake noise or fading
- airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.