Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Ford Fusion
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Ford Fusion has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,795 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
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 #21E013000 Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V001000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V384000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V793000 Fuel Tank May Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V340000 Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14E028000 Driver Side Accessory Floor Mat may Trap Pedal NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V574000 FRACTURE WHEEL STUDS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 1,436 complaints
- Air Bags 330 complaints
- Engine 276 complaints
- Power Train 268 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 256 complaints
- Electrical System 203 complaints
Of the 2,795 complaints on file, 80 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 2,795 complaints, owners report 46 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Ford Fusion presents an average reliability with notable issues in the steering and airbag systems, as reflected by recalls and numerous complaints. While airbag inflator problems are concerning, they are mitigated by recalls. Steering issues, confirmed by complaints, contribute to potential repair costs. However, other vehicle systems show less frequent failures, balancing overall ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
| airbag system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| fuel system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| powertrain components | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad and rotor replacement as needed
- Tire rotation and balance every 7,500 miles
- Engine coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Delayed airbag deployment warnings
- Check Engine light with power loss
- Unusual fuel smell near vehicle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Ford Fusion at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.