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Ford Fusion and Nissan Altima Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 18200 miles driven2017 Ford Fusion Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 18200 miles driven
38 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 35700 miles driven2016 Ford Fusion
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  38 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 35700 miles driven
33 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 43200 miles driven2015 Ford Fusion Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  33 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 43200 miles driven
43 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 55500 miles driven2014 Ford Fusion
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  43 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 55500 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 62800 miles driven

Redesigned.
2013
Ford Fusion
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  39 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 62800 miles driven

Redesigned.
28 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 64300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2013
Nissan Altima Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 64300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
45 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 74200 miles driven2012 Ford Fusion
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  45 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 74200 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 88500 miles driven2011 Ford Fusion
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  39 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 88500 miles driven
69 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 100300 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
2010
Ford Fusion
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  69 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 100300 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
31 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 95100 miles driven2010 Nissan Altima Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  31 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 95100 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 109600 miles driven2008 Ford Fusion Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 109600 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 110300 miles driven2008 Nissan Altima Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 110300 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 121500 miles driven2007 Ford Fusion Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 121500 miles driven

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Ford Fusion vs. Nissan Altima Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Ford Fusion and Nissan Altima reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Ford Fusions and Nissan Altimas with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Ford Fusions and Nissan Altimas that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Ford Fusion and Nissan Altima lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford Fusion and Nissan Altima have been recently.

To see how frequently Ford Fusion and Nissan Altima problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Ford Fusion

Ford Fusion Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I have purchased Fords for most of my 45 yrs of driving and have always marveled by their reliablity. I never get rid of a car with under 100K miles and the Fords I have owned have never had any major problems in this range. see full Ford Fusion review
2007 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Their working on it . see full Ford Fusion review
Ford Fusion Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
worried about long term reliability see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Not "Fusion" but, "Ford". Most of the time when I tell people what I drive, they cringe, make jokes, or both. see full Ford Fusion review
2007 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
I bought it because it shares a lot with mazda6, else i would never considered it see full Ford Fusion review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Nissan Altima

Nissan Altima Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
This is a great car, very comfortable to drive, great on the highway. Fuel econoby SUPERB! see full Nissan Altima review
2013 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
We have owned 4 Maximas in the past, and were considering another, when we took a drive in this car. If you're a Maxima fan, don't drive this one or you'll take it home! see full Nissan Altima review
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Nissan has an outstanding reputation for longevity and great performance. My next car will be a Maxima. I look forward to driving the 4 door sports car. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
I have always heard good things from other Altima and Nissan owners. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Voted at or near the top in customer satisfaction. Have owned numerous Nissan vehicles and have nothing but great things to say about them. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Dependable,reliable,comfortable see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
In Kuwait Nissan has a very good image. Resale value is really good see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
Having owned a bullet-proof Maxima for 7 years, I am looking forward to more of the same from the Altima. So far, so good. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Japaneese Quality see full Nissan Altima review
Nissan Altima Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2015 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
Nissan frequently uses cheap parts and don't really want to stand by their products. They used to make good reliable cars, but not so much anymore. see full Nissan Altima review
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Well respected. see full Nissan Altima review