Ford Fusion vs Nissan Kicks
For 2018–2021 models, the Nissan Kicks has 17.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 20.0 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 (2018–2021), 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.
Ford Fusion
20.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.2× the Nissan Kicks’s rate
- Complaints
- 926
- Sold
- 462,091
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Fewest: 2019–2021. 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
Nissan Kicks
17.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
14% fewer than the Ford Fusion
- Complaints
- 387
- Sold
- 223,323
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2018–2019. Fewest: 2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 6,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 15,500 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 33,377 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 3,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 20,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Ford Fusion or the Nissan Kicks?
For 2018–2021 models, the Nissan Kicks has 17.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Ford Fusion has 20.0, counting the same model years for both.
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.
What is the most common problem on the Nissan Kicks?
The most-reported problem on the Nissan Kicks is driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 6,000 miles.
Which Ford Fusion and Nissan Kicks years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Nissan Kicks: 2018–2019.
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.