YearToAvoid

2009 Ford Fusion Steering Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2009 Ford Fusion, 2% of all 1,022 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest steering complaint count among 15 Fusion model years. These complaints report 5 crashes and 8 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 65,000 miles.

Steering complaints
16
2% of 1,022
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
8
Median mileage
65,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Ford Fusion steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 6, 2009, latest Aug 2, 2024.

2009 Ford Fusion steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2009Jan 2012Dec 2012Oct 2014Apr 2015Aug 2018Jul 2019Aug 2024
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2009 to Aug 2024; peak Mar 2015 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2009 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Fusion model year

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

  1. 200612 (2%)
  2. 200721 (2%)
  3. 200811 (1%)
  4. 200916 (2%)
  5. 20101,661 (32%)
  6. 20111,428 (51%)
  7. 20121,473 (59%)
  8. 2013389 (22%)
  9. 2014326 (25%)
  10. 2015163 (16%)
  11. 2016176 (11%)
  12. 201751 (5%)
  13. 201819 (4%)
  14. 20197 (2%)
  15. 202012 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ford Fusion have steering problems?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Ford Fusion, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 65,000 miles.
Which Ford Fusion year has the most steering complaints?
The 2010 Ford Fusion has the most steering complaints (1,661), compared with 16 for the 2009.
Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Ford Fusion?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Fusion is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.