2008 Ford Fusion vs 2008 Kia Optima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Ford Fusion | 2008 Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,353 | 143 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 21 | 30 |
| Investigations | 5 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 53 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 98,000 mi | 67,235 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Kia Optima |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 638 | 57 |
| Service Brakes | 479 | 2 |
| Structure | 82 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 74 | 4 |
| Power Train | 47 | 18 |
| Engine | 39 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 55 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 29 | 18 |
| Stalling | 20 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2008 Ford Fusion
2008 Kia Optima
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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.