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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3FAHP0HA1CR327478 · Checked Sep 8, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 67

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3FAHP0HA1CR•••••• 2012 Ford FUSION

This build draws 4.3× more complaints than the average 2012 Ford FUSION build (67 vs 15).

67on this build
2222on the model
144builds in total
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
5injuries
Most reported Steering 34 Air Bags 13 Power Train 8 Electrical System 8

What owners of this build wrote

Steering crash Jul 2023
The power steering will go out and will make the wheel lock up
Electrical System crash Oct 2014
According to the driver, the vehicle was put into reverse backing out of a parking spot, then when the car was put into drive the vehicle would not stop gaining high speeds up to 50mph. The engine rpms were high and the car was "out of control" as the driver had their foot…
Service Brakes May 2026
Brake system. Pedal is soft and braking force to stop is reduced. Yes, at first they thought it was the brake booster, and know thinking it is the master cylinder, now they aren't even sure what it might be. Ford dealership techs. No, pedal was "squishy" when braking
Suspension Apr 2025
Absolute unacceptable level of rust to the body and frame. Even with regular car washes, sitting for a year covered. It’s literally totalled and I am out of a car. It’s a 2012 with this amount of rust
Power Train Mar 2023
Transmission slipping no warning lamp or code
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3FAHP0HA1CR327478 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.