2007 Acura RL vs 2007 Ford Fusion
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Acura RL | 2007 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 20 | 1,064 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 71 | 19 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 58 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RL | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 | 615 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 126 |
| Power Train | 1 | 74 |
| Structure | 0 | 73 |
| Engine | 2 | 56 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 55 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 35 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 28 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 41 |
| Stalling | 0 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 27 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 16 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 15 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2007 Acura RL
2007 Ford Fusion
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.