Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Ford Fusion
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Ford Fusion has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,353 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V158000 Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V081000 Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V904000 ABS Valve May Remain Open after ABS Event NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V024000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V384000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14E028000 Driver Side Accessory Floor Mat may Trap Pedal NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 638 complaints
- Service Brakes 479 complaints
- Structure 82 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74 complaints
- Power Train 47 complaints
- Engine 39 complaints
Of the 1,353 complaints on file, 53 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 1,353 complaints, owners report 29 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Ford Fusion struggles with several safety and reliability issues. High incidences of airbag failures and braking system complaints heighten repair expectations. Despite reasonable drivetrain reliability, safety recalls detract from the overall value.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | very common |
| braking system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| structure | 80,000–110,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | occasional |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | 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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Timing belt inspection
- Transmission fluid service
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotations
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Spongy brake pedal
- Stuck accelerator pedal
- Unexplained battery drain
- Fluid leaks under vehicle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Ford Fusion at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.