Fisker Reliability Overview
Based on 1,846 real complaints filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Fisker reliability varies significantly by model. Compare models below and review the specific model-year page before buying.
Is Fisker reliable? Quick answer
Based on 1,846 real NHTSA complaints across 2 Fisker models
Fisker reliability varies significantly by model and year. Some Fisker models have consistently low complaint rates; others show recurring electrical faults patterns across multiple generations. The brand-level reliability score is less useful than picking the specific model + year you're considering.
Scroll down for the full model-by-model breakdown, or use the links above to jump to a specific model's year-by-year page.
Best Fisker Models to Buy
Lowest complaint severity among Fisker models with enough data for a confident comparison (200+ complaints).
Worst Fisker Models to Avoid
All 2 Fisker models — sorted by severity (highest first)
Pick your model above, then check the VIN.
NHTSA data tells you which models & years to avoid. The VIN tells you if this specific car has hidden accidents, title issues, or odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
Most Common Fisker Problems
Components most reported across all Fisker models in NHTSA complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Crash % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 380 | 0.5% |
| Brakes | 301 | 3.0% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 120 | 2.5% |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 92 | 2.2% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 91 | 5.5% |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 77 | 0.0% |
| Engine Problems | 56 | 0.0% |
| Unintended Acceleration | 52 | 1.9% |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 48 | 2.1% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 47 | 0.0% |
Fisker Reliability — Frequently Asked Questions
How many NHTSA complaints does Fisker have?
Fisker has 1,846 NHTSA consumer complaints across 2 distinct models in the VinItel database (1995–present). 1.6% of those complaints involved a crash. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation via VinItel.
Which Fisker model has the most NHTSA complaints?
By total complaint volume, the top Fisker models are: Fisker Ocean (1,834 complaints), Fisker Karma (12 complaints). Note that higher-volume models naturally accumulate more complaints, so per-model severity depends on sales volume and crash rate. See the full sortable ranking at vinitel.com/stats/nhtsa-complaints/fisker.
What are the most common Fisker problems?
Across all Fisker models in the NHTSA database, the most-reported issue categories are: Electrical Faults (380 complaints, 0.5% crash rate); Brakes (301 complaints, 3.0% crash rate); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (120 complaints, 2.5% crash rate). Crash percentages indicate how often that component failure resulted in an accident — higher percentages are safety-critical.
Which Fisker model years should I avoid?
Fisker models with the highest severity scores include Fisker Ocean and Fisker Karma. Specific model years to avoid depend on the model — click any Fisker model to see its year-by-year breakdown with complaint counts, crash rates, and recalls. Our AVOID label is applied when a year's normalized complaint rate exceeds 1.5× the model's median.
Which Fisker model is the most reliable?
Among Fisker models with at least 200 NHTSA complaints (enough data for a confident comparison), the lowest severity scores are: Fisker Ocean (1,834 complaints). Lower complaint volume plus lower crash/fire/injury rates indicates fewer reported safety issues per vehicle on the road.
Is Fisker a reliable car brand?
NHTSA complaint data shows reliability varies significantly by model and year within every major brand — including Fisker. A brand-level reliability verdict is misleading because it averages a bad year of one model with a great year of another. VinItel's approach: pick your target Fisker model + year and view that specific page for actionable reliability data. See vinitel.com/stats/nhtsa-complaints/fisker to browse all 2 Fisker models.
Should I buy a used Fisker?
Buying used requires two checks: (1) research the specific model + year for known problems using the NHTSA data on this page, and (2) run a VIN report on the exact car to check for hidden accidents, title issues, and odometer rollbacks. VinItel offers both — reliability research is free, individual VIN reports are $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99). Common Fisker issues to ask about during inspection include electrical faults.
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