Chevrolet HHR vs Ford Fusion
For 2005–2011 models, the Chevrolet HHR has 61.1 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 113.9 for the Ford Fusion. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2011), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chevrolet HHR
61.1 complaints per 10,000 sold
46% fewer than the Ford Fusion
- Complaints
- 3,281
- Sold
- 536,575
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Fewest: 2005. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 70,271 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 82,700 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 65,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 63,000 mi
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Tank, lines and filler
Typically around 118,780 mi
Ford Fusion
113.9 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.9× the Chevrolet HHR’s rate
- Complaints
- 12,582
- Sold
- 1,104,473
- Recall campaigns
- 13
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2008 and 2010–2011. Fewest: 2005. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 75,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 52,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 91,500 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 90,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 67,927 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet HHR or the Ford Fusion?
For 2005–2011 models, the Chevrolet HHR has 61.1 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Ford Fusion has 113.9, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet HHR?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet HHR is electric power steering motor and module, typically around 70,271 miles; the repair typically runs $750–$2,230.
What is the most common problem on the Ford Fusion?
The most-reported problem on the Ford Fusion is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 75,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet HHR and Ford Fusion years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Ford Fusion: 2008 and 2010–2011.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.