2008 Ford Fusion air bags problems
638 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2008 Ford Fusion, which is 42% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 638 42% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 83,000 miles 173 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 18 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 18 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 14 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 22 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 41 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 23 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 21 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 17 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 14 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 13 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 173 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 83,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 18 crashes, 2 fires, 18 injuries.
What owners wrote
Automobile impacted telephone pole on right front quadrant. The continued travel of the vehicle up small embankment caused the vehicle to roll and flip. The driver's side impact airbag did not deploy resulting in head injury to driver.
I've recently noticed my passenger air bag cover is starting to separate from it's adhesive. This is an alarming safety issue for me as well as any passenger that maybe sitting in the front seat. My vehicle is a 2008 ford fusion. When I purchased the car there were noticeable issue. My concern is if on the off chance there is an accident will be passenger be safe and will front passenger air bag to deploy.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Ford Fusion
- Brakes 557 complaints
- Body & structure 83 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 44 complaints
- Engine 40 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints
- Latches & locks 15 complaints