2015 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2015 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 | 2015 Chevrolet Cruze | 2015 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 251 | 984 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,554 | 163 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–32 | 25–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,597 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cruze | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 98 | 269 |
| Steering | 24 | 160 |
| Power Train | 37 | 143 |
| Electrical System | 49 | 101 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 81 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 56 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 38 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 52 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 33 | 92 |
| Check engine light | 29 | 128 |
| Stalling | 24 | 88 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 42 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 72 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 47 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 21 |
2015 Chevrolet Cruze
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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.