2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid has 35 complaints, a Complaint Index of 40, and no recalls, ranking 7th worst among 11 model years with a 'Good' verdict. Engine issues are the top problem area at 26% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 40/100
- #7 of 11 Fusion Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 35
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 41.5
- 43 city / 40.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine9 (26%)
- Electrical System8 (23%)
- Structure & Body7 (20%)
- Steering5 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (14%)
- Airbags3 (9%)
- Other3 (9%)
- Seat Belts2 (6%)
- Brakes1 (3%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the engine revving on its own and the vehicle jerking forward before shutting off after being put into park.
- Some owners describe cruise control unintentionally speeding the vehicle up, in one case leading to a speeding ticket.
- Coolant was reported below the minimum level shortly after purchase and again after topping it off, at a median engine-related failure mileage of 28,000.
- Owners describe headlights that appear very dim on high beam, making it hard to see obstacles like deer at night.
- One owner reported the steering seizing at 35-40 mph after the front suspension reportedly fractured, causing the wheel to jam.
- An electrical fire was reported with a vehicle catching fire and exploding while parked, unrelated to a collision.
2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 43 MPG
- Highway
- 40.5 MPG
- Combined
- 41.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,575
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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.
2019 compared with other Fusion Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2019 Fusion Hybrid has a Complaint Index of 40 and ranks 7th worst out of 11 model years, earning a 'Good' verdict relative to other years. It has 35 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fire, and no recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
- Engine problems are the top issue, making up 26% of complaints, followed by electrical system issues at 23% and structure/body issues at 20%.
- Does the 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid, and no do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2019 Fusion Hybrid compare to other model years?
- With a Complaint Index of 40, the 2019 model is better than the 2010 (100), 2011 (90), and 2013 (80) model years but worse than the 2015, 2016, and 2020 model years, which have indexes of 20, 10, and 0.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid?
- EPA rates the 2019 Fusion Hybrid at 41.5 mpg combined (43 city / 40.5 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $1,575.