2004 Ford Focus vs 2004 Honda Civic
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 Ford Focus | 2004 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 387 | 350 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 60 | 244 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 47 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 25–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,898 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 183 | 32 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 133 |
| Power Train | 20 | 56 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 16 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 28 | 8 |
| Steering | 29 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 38 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 12 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 16 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 40 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 9 |
2004 Ford Focus
2004 Honda Civic
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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.