2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid vs 2019 Nissan Altima
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 | 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid | 2019 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 35 | 226 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 70 | 188 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 42 | 30–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 21,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion Hybrid | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 58 |
| Engine | 8 | 47 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 41 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 29 |
| Power Train | 5 | 9 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 14 |
| Overheating | 0 | 9 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2019 Ford Fusion 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.