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.
| Metric | 2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Jaguar X-Type |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 387 | 67 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 60 | 65 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,898 mi | 44,714 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Jaguar X-Type |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 183 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 9 |
| Power Train | 20 | 13 |
| Steering | 29 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 28 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 10 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 38 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
2004 Ford Focus
2004 Jaguar X-Type
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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.