Friday, August 7, 2026
RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2004 Ford Focus vs 2004 Jaguar X-Type

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.

Metric2004 Ford Focus2004 Jaguar X-Type
NHTSA complaints38767
Recall campaigns11
Service bulletins (TSBs)6065
Investigations10
Crash reports349
Fire reports131
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)21–2718–19
Median reported incident mileage53,898 mi44,714 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FocusJaguar X-Type
Electrical System1834
Service Brakes, Hydraulic317
Air Bags249
Power Train2013
Steering293
Latches/locks/linkages280
Vehicle Speed Control1810
Engine and Engine Cooling224

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling380
Hesitation / surging116
Won’t start80
Vibration / shaking70
Brake problems60
Check engine light50

Compare all Ford Focus vs Jaguar X-Type years →

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.