Ford Fusion Hybrid vs Toyota Prius: reliability compared
From 2010 to 2020, owners filed an average of 109 complaints per model year about the Ford Fusion Hybrid and 445 about the Toyota Prius.
Side by side
| Ford Fusion Hybrid | Toyota Prius | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years compared | 2010-2020 | 2010-2020 |
| Owner complaints | 1,204 | 4,890 |
| Complaints per model year | 109 | 445 |
| Recalls | 2 | 21 |
| Years to avoid | 20102011 | 2010 |
| Best years | 201520162019 | None stand out |
| Most common problem | Steering | Brakes |
| Crash rating | No data | No data |
| Fuel economy | No data | 50-56 mpg combined (2020) |
A car that sells more collects more complaints, so the fairest test is the number of years to avoid, which compares each year with a typical year of the same car.
Complaints per model year
Problems compared
| Fusion Hybrid | Prius | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 296 | 78 |
| Airbags | 236 | 214 |
| Brakes | 193 | 2,916 |
| Transmission | 148 | 175 |
| Electrical | 136 | 463 |
| Engine | 131 | 363 |
| Acceleration | 67 | 407 |
| Lights | 8 | 270 |
Questions about the Ford Fusion Hybrid vs Toyota Prius
Which is more reliable, the Ford Fusion Hybrid or the Toyota Prius?
Between 2010 and 2020, the Ford Fusion Hybrid has 2 years to avoid and the Toyota Prius 1. The Toyota Prius has been more consistent from year to year. By raw volume, the Ford Fusion Hybrid drew fewer complaints per model year (109 vs 445), though sales volume affects that number.
Which has more recalls, the Ford Fusion Hybrid or the Toyota Prius?
From 2010 to 2020, the Ford Fusion Hybrid was covered by 2 recalls and the Toyota Prius by 21.
What years of the Ford Fusion Hybrid and Toyota Prius should you avoid?
Ford Fusion Hybrid: 2010 and 2011. Toyota Prius: 2010.
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