2016 Dodge Challenger vs 2016 Ford Fusion
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 | 2016 Dodge Challenger | 2016 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 78 | 1,600 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 278 | 153 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 57 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–23 | 25–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 21,900 mi | 78,003 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Challenger | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 439 |
| Power Train | 16 | 309 |
| Steering | 9 | 176 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 145 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 108 |
| Back Over Prevention | 0 | 103 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 83 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 83 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 227 |
| Overheating | 0 | 179 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 120 |
| Stalling | 0 | 108 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 63 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 60 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 30 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 24 |
2016 Dodge Challenger
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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.