2017 Ford Focus vs 2017 Subaru WRX
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 | 2017 Ford Focus | 2017 Subaru WRX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 888 | 53 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 177 | 379 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–34 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,157 mi | 36,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Subaru WRX |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 449 | 11 |
| Engine | 225 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 115 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 80 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 61 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 37 | 3 |
| Steering | 20 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 177 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 171 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 169 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 88 | 0 |
| Overheating | 49 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 37 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 36 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 20 | 0 |
2017 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.