2011 Ford Fusion problems and complaints
Owners have filed 2796 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ford Fusion. The most-reported areas: Steering (1436), Air Bags (331), Engine (276).
Key takeaways
- 2796 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 80 involve a crash, 11 a fire, 46 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1436 | 51% |
| Air Bags | 331 | 12% |
| Engine | 276 | 10% |
| Power Train | 268 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 256 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 203 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 195 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 176 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 105 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 93 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 61 | 2% |
| Structure | 61 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2011 Ford Fusion
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ford Fusion 4 DR AWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| 2011 Ford Fusion 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-11-05
I am filing a complaint regarding Ford's refusal to perform an airbag safety recall on my 2011 Ford Fusion (VIN: [XXX]) because the vehicle has a rebuilt title. A rebuilt title should not automatically disqualify a vehicle from federally mandated safety recall repairs. I am unsure whether the airbags were previously d...
Steering - filed 2026-10-27
The power steering is messed up
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-15
The vehicle caught fire July 7, 2026 after it was parked and we were in bed, woke up to the front dash and under the steering wheel being melted. The ignition was melted severe damage to the entire driver's side
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More for the 2011 Ford Fusion
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.