2016 Ford Fusion: Problems & Reliability
The 2016 Ford Fusion has 0 NHTSA owner complaints, 153 manufacturer service bulletins, and 13 recall campaigns on federal record, led by equipment and electrical system issues. Among the 12 Ford Fusion model years with federal records, it ranks 9th by combined complaint and bulletin volume.
Sources: NHTSA complaints (ODI), manufacturer service bulletins, recall campaigns, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Updated 2026-11-05 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
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NHTSA complaints
153
Service bulletins
13
Recall campaigns
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Avg. buyer-paid
Most-reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford Fusion
Equipment — 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Electrical System — 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Power Train — 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
How the 2016 compares to adjacent years
| Model year | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,066 | 163 | 13 | — |
| 2016 (this page) | 0 | 153 | 13 | — |
| 2017 | 1,115 | 254 | 4 | — |
Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume. Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Ford Fusion years to avoid.
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FAQ
Is the 2016 Ford Fusion reliable?
The 2016 Ford Fusion has 0 NHTSA owner complaints, 153 manufacturer service bulletins, and 13 recall campaigns on federal record, led by equipment and electrical system issues. Among the 12 Ford Fusion model years with federal records, it ranks 9th by combined complaint and bulletin volume. Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Fusion?
The most-reported problem areas for the 2016 Ford Fusion in NHTSA owner complaints are equipment, electrical system, power train. Service bulletins (153 on file) show what the manufacturer issued repair guidance for.
Does the 2016 Ford Fusion have recalls?
Yes — 13 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2016 Ford Fusion. Recall completion is VIN-specific: run the exact VIN to see whether the work was actually done on the car you're considering.
Is the 2016 Ford Fusion a good year to buy?
The 2016 sits mid-pack among Ford Fusion model years on the federal record; the 2012 and 2011 years have the cleanest records. Judge the specific car: run the VIN and get an inspection.
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