How many steering complaints does the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 43 steering complaints for the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid, which is 33% of the 132 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for steering problems in the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid?

NHTSA data provided here lists no related recalls for this steering complaint area.

At what mileage do steering problems usually occur?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid is 80,500 miles, though individual reports range much lower and higher.

Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA complaint data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to steering complaints on the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid, with no fires reported.

Is the 2011 model worse than other Fusion Hybrid years for steering?

The 2011 model's steering share of 33% is higher than most other Fusion Hybrid years shown, though the 2012 model year is higher still at 38%.

2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid Steering Problems

The 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid has 43 steering complaints to NHTSA, 33% of its 132 total complaints for the year. Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist, often with a warning message, at a median mileage of 80,500. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data.

Steering complaints: 43; 33% of 132
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 80,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel suddenly becomes hard to turn or seizes while driving, often accompanied by a "service steering now" or "power steering assist fault" warning message.
Loss of power steering assist happens intermittently, sometimes resolving after the vehicle is turned off and restarted, only to recur later.
Some owners report the car pulls to one side or the steering catches when turning, separate from a full assist failure.
At least one report describes total power steering loss at highway speed that owners linked to a fatal crash.
Failures are reported across a wide mileage range, from low mileage up through around 89,000 miles based on individual reports.

When 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 23, 2014, latest Nov 20, 2024.

43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Nov 2024; peak Nov 2014 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Fusion Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010138 (27%)
201143 (33%)
201236 (38%)
201319 (15%)
201414 (22%)
201515 (33%)
20165 (9%)
201712 (17%)
20187 (12%)
20195 (14%)
20201 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid have?: NHTSA lists 43 steering complaints for the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid, which is 33% of the 132 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems in the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid?: NHTSA data provided here lists no related recalls for this steering complaint area.
At what mileage do steering problems usually occur?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid is 80,500 miles, though individual reports range much lower and higher.
Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA complaint data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to steering complaints on the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid, with no fires reported.
Is the 2011 model worse than other Fusion Hybrid years for steering?: The 2011 model's steering share of 33% is higher than most other Fusion Hybrid years shown, though the 2012 model year is higher still at 38%.