2010 Ford Focus vs 2010 Toyota Corolla
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 | 2010 Ford Focus | 2010 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 287 | 1,242 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 17 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 395 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 145 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28 | 25–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 52,000 mi | 14,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 424 |
| Steering | 13 | 371 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 50 | 197 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 75 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 101 |
| Power Train | 45 | 49 |
| Engine | 42 | 33 |
| Suspension | 19 | 39 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 42 | 39 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 35 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 45 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 25 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 13 |
2010 Ford Focus
2010 Toyota Corolla
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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.