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2017 Ford Fusion vs 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid

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.

Metric2017 Ford Fusion2017 Honda Accord Hybrid
NHTSA complaints1,10145
Recall campaigns42
Service bulletins (TSBs)25421
Investigations11
Crash reports373
Fire reports80
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)20–4248
Median reported incident mileage72,445 mi33,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FusionHonda Accord Hybrid
Engine3896
Power Train3050
Engine and Engine Cooling1340
Electrical System1249
Service Brakes5015
Steering513
Service Brakes, Hydraulic490
Fuel/propulsion System341

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light2560
Overheating1540
Misfire / rough idle1190
Stalling910
Vibration / shaking710
Loss of power320
Hesitation / surging300
Won’t start220
2017 Honda Accord Hybrid

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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.