How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Ford Fusion have?

NHTSA lists 158 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Fusion, which is 6% of the 2,516 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford Fusion transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2012 Fusion.

At what mileage do 2012 Ford Fusion transmission problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 51,700 miles.

What kind of transmission problems do 2012 Fusion owners report?

Owners describe harsh or erratic shifting between gears, flaring or over-revving during upshifts, and hard engagement when shifting into drive or reverse.

Did the transmission issue cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2012 Fusion, with no fires or injuries reported.

2012 Ford Fusion Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 158 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Ford Fusion, 6% of its 2,516 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 51,700. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 158; 6% of 2,516
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 51,700 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe harsh or erratic shifts between 1st and 2nd gear, sometimes worsening after the car sits for a day or more in warm weather.
Several report the transmission flaring or over-revving during 2-3, 3-4, and 4-5 upshifts, with dealers applying a software update that did not resolve the issue.
Some describe the transmission slamming into gear when shifting from park into drive or reverse.
A few report sudden jerking or lurching forward during deceleration, as if the brakes had been applied unexpectedly.
One owner reported the vehicle rolling away unexpectedly while parked with the key removed, resulting in a crash into another parked vehicle.

When 2012 Ford Fusion transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 4, 2012, latest Mar 9, 2026.

158 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q1 to 2026 Q1; peak 2014 Q4 (10).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2012 Ford Fusion

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Fusion model year

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

2006150 (21%)
200774 (7%)
200847 (3%)
200920 (2%)
2010894 (17%)
2011268 (10%)
2012158 (6%)
2013280 (16%)
2014235 (18%)
2015143 (14%)
2016310 (19%)
2017311 (28%)
2018106 (24%)
201969 (22%)
202067 (37%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Ford Fusion have?: NHTSA lists 158 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Fusion, which is 6% of the 2,516 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford Fusion transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2012 Fusion.
At what mileage do 2012 Ford Fusion transmission problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 51,700 miles.
What kind of transmission problems do 2012 Fusion owners report?: Owners describe harsh or erratic shifting between gears, flaring or over-revving during upshifts, and hard engagement when shifting into drive or reverse.
Did the transmission issue cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2012 Fusion, with no fires or injuries reported.