2004 Ford Focus vs 2004 Infiniti G35
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Infiniti G35 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 387 | 244 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 60 | 92 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,898 mi | 63,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Infiniti G35 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 183 | 41 |
| Engine | 13 | 43 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 41 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 22 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 21 |
| Power Train | 20 | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 38 | 31 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 5 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 14 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 10 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 8 |
2004 Ford Focus
2004 Infiniti G35
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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.