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2012 Ford Fusion Energi Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#9 most-complained of 9 Fusion Energi years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2012 Ford Fusion Energi has 4 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #9 highest of 9 Fusion Energi model years. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 50% of the total).

Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2012 Ford Fusion Energi problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Steering2 (50%)
  2. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (25%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain1 (25%)
2012 Ford Fusion Energi complaints: complaints filed per month1Aug 2017Dec 2017Nov 2018Dec 2019
4 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2017 to Dec 2019; peak Aug 2017 (1).

2012 Ford Fusion Energi recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2012 compared with other Fusion Energi years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201220132014201520162017201820192020
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012No verdict040—
2013Caution5039038
2014Avoid7534038

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Ford Fusion Energi a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 Ford Fusion Energi ranks #9 of 9 among Fusion Energi model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 4 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Fusion Energi?
The most reported problem areas are steering (2 complaints), suspension, wheels & tires (1 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 68,000 miles.
Does the 2012 Ford Fusion Energi have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2012 Ford Fusion Energi in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.