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.

2018 Ford Fusion Energi Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best 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.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 13/100; #8 of 9 Fusion Energi years
Verdict: Best; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 6; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 1; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Electrical System
Best nearby year: 2017; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 42; 43 city / 41 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

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: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2016	Caution	63	23	0	38
2017	Good	25	17	0	42
2018	Best	13	6	0	42
2019	Avoid	100	121	1	42
2020	Avoid	88	43	0	42

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.