2010 Ford Fusion vs 2010 Nissan Maxima
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 | 2010 Ford Fusion | 2010 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 5,126 | 275 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 56 | 117 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 122 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–39 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,876 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,659 | 158 |
| Power Train | 894 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 793 | 7 |
| Engine | 700 | 20 |
| Air Bags | 590 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 484 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 435 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 324 | 79 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 552 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 501 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 371 | 54 |
| Check engine light | 268 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 226 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 152 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 85 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 67 | 0 |
2010 Ford Fusion
2010 Nissan Maxima
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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.