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2018 Ford Fusion Energi Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

13/100

#8 most-complained of 9 Fusion Energi years

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

The 2018 Ford Fusion Energi has 6 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 13 out of 100 — #8 highest of 9 Fusion Energi model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 67% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.

Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
42
43 city / 41 hwy

Top 2018 Ford Fusion Energi problems

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

  1. Electrical System4 (67%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain2 (33%)
  3. Engine1 (17%)
  4. Fuel System1 (17%)
2018 Ford Fusion Energi complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2018Mar 2019Jun 2019Jun 2025Apr 2026Jun 2026
8 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2018 to Jun 2026; peak Jun 2019 (2).

2018 Ford Fusion Energi recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2018 Ford Fusion Energi fuel economy and fuel cost

City
43 MPG
Highway
41 MPG
Combined
42 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,550
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular Gas and Electricity
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2018 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
2016Caution6323038
2017Good2517042
2018Best136042
2019Avoid100121142
2020Avoid8843042

All Ford Fusion Energi years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi ranks #8 of 9 among Fusion Energi model years (Complaint Index 13/100, verdict: Best). It has 6 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 2018 Ford Fusion Energi?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (4 complaints), transmission & powertrain (2 complaints), and engine (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 14,500 miles.
Does the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi?
EPA rates the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi at 42 MPG combined (43 city / 41 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,550. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.