2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid vs 2017 Hyundai Elantra
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 | 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid | 2017 Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 67 | 761 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 60 | 156 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 42 | 25–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 49,000 mi | 46,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion Hybrid | Hyundai Elantra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 286 |
| Structure | 1 | 132 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 111 |
| Steering | 11 | 71 |
| Power Train | 18 | 62 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 0 | 53 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 44 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 121 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 96 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 49 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 38 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 33 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 30 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 26 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 23 |
2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid
2017 Hyundai Elantra
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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.