2004 Ford Focus vs 2004 Nissan Sentra
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 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 387 | 197 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 60 | 76 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 22–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,898 mi | 78,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 183 | 28 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 59 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 32 |
| Engine | 13 | 26 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 6 |
| Steering | 29 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 25 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 28 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 38 | 43 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 5 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 22 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 7 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
2004 Ford Focus
2004 Nissan Sentra
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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.