2004 Acura TSX vs 2004 Ford Focus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Acura TSX | 2004 Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 142 | 387 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 69 | 60 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 21–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,000 mi | 53,898 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TSX | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 29 | 183 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 24 |
| Steering | 14 | 29 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 22 |
| Power Train | 16 | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 31 |
| Seats | 22 | 8 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 28 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 38 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2004 Acura TSX
2004 Ford Focus
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.