2011 Ford Focus problems
What owners reported to NHTSA, at what mileage, and every safety recall for this model year.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports. NHTSA does not confirm each one.
- No denominator: popular cars get more complaints. Counts are not failure rates; a best-seller will show more reports than a rare model.
Most reported problems
Complaints by component. One complaint can name more than one component, so these add up to more than 113.
When problems show up
Reports by odometer reading at the time of the problem, top components. Each bar is a 25,000-mile band, labeled by where it starts (0 = 0–25k miles). Reports without mileage are left out.
Electrical system
Power train
Latches/locks/linkages
Safety recalls (0)
Recalls that cover the 2011 Ford Focus. Some apply only to certain trims or build dates. This page cannot tell whether a specific car's recall work was done.
Check a specific VIN's open recalls on nhtsa.gov
No safety recalls on file for this model year.
Questions to ask the seller
Any battery drain, dashboard warning lights, or electrical repairs? Test every switch, screen, and power accessory before buying.
25 owner complaints mention the electrical system, half of the reports with mileage are between 31,282 and 65,246 miles.
Has the transmission been serviced or repaired? On the test drive, watch for slipping, delayed engagement, or harsh shifts.
20 owner complaints mention the transmission or drivetrain, half of the reports with mileage are between 18,825 and 84,930 miles.
Do all doors, the hood, and the trunk or liftgate open, close, and lock properly, including from the key fob?
17 owner complaints mention the doors, latches, or locks, half of the reports with mileage are between 34,000 and 59,000 miles.
Any rust, frame damage, or body repairs? Look underneath and ask whether the car has been in an accident.
14 owner complaints mention the body or structure, half of the reports with mileage are between 47,500 and 108,000 miles.
Any steering noises, pulling, stiffness, or loss of power assist? Turn lock to lock while parked and listen.
10 owner complaints mention the steering, half of the reports with mileage are between 24,650 and 116,000 miles.
Other Ford Focus years
Owner complaints per model year (2010–2022). Older cars have had more time to collect reports.
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