2011 Model Year

Ford Focus

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
112
Recalls
0
Crashes
8
Severe
14

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Latest owner reports

Steering
Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended d...

Structure
Oct 2024

Door latches inoperable. Cannot open from outside the vehicle. Passenger side front and both back doors. Back door passenger side door does not open f...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2024

I did not crash the vehicle I bought it preowned

Steering
Feb 2024

My car made grinding sounds when turning the steering wheel. My mechanic found a leak on Power Steering Pump & replaced it. My car has only 48,800 mil...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2024

I hit an animal in my way to work as I reported the accident to my insurance company they were going to cover the parts and have it towed to my choice...

Power Train
Nov 2023

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the wrench symbol was illuminated. The contact stated th...

Latches/Locks
Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side and both the rear driver’s and passenger’s side doors failed to...

WHEELS
Feb 2022

The lug nuts are corroded and we are unable to remove them for tire rotation.

STEERING,SUSPENSION
Sep 2020

BACKING UP THE WHEEL BARELY TURNS AND IT LOCKS UP WHILE BACKING UP, MAKING TURNS, THE WHEEL LOCKS UP AS I MAKE TURNS LEFT AND RIGHT I'LL BRING IT TO T...

Latches/Locks
Aug 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR DOOR LATCH LOCKED AND THE DOOR WAS UNABLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE....

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Summary

The 2011 Ford Focus has 112 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 8 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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