2012 Ford Fusion Transmission Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are transmission problems on the 2012 Ford Fusion?
158 owners have reported transmission problems on the 2012 Ford Fusion, 6% of all complaints for this year and the 4th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 25,000–90,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
158 complaints 6% of all 2012 complaints 52,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (124 of 158). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Transmission complaints by the year the problem happened.
Transmission complaints by Fusion year
Related recalls
No recall covers transmission problems on the 2012 Ford Fusion. See all 6 recalls for this year.
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Other 2012 Ford Fusion problems
Common questions
What are common 2012 Ford Fusion transmission problems?
Complaints most often name the automatic transmission and control module (TCM / PCM / TECM).
At what mileage do 2012 Ford Fusion transmission problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 25,000–90,000 miles. The middle value is about 52,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2012 Ford Fusion transmission problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2012 Ford Fusion. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Fusion year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2010 Fusion, with 894 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.