2015 Ford Focus vs 2015 Subaru WRX
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 | 2015 Ford Focus | 2015 Subaru WRX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,013 | 52 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 130 | 407 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 30 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–32 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,000 mi | 34,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Subaru WRX |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 556 | 18 |
| Engine | 170 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 136 | 5 |
| Steering | 93 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 64 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 42 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 32 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 185 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 177 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 145 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 102 | 0 |
| Overheating | 45 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 42 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 42 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 18 | 0 |
2015 Ford Focus
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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.