2012 Model Year

Ford Focus

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
3,774
Recalls
1
Crashes
108
Severe
199

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

12V149000 Apr 2012

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Steering
Jul 2026

Steering system failure light came on and the Rack and pinion failed with no warning while I was driving on the highway at 75mph and the steering whee...

Power Train
May 2026

I am the owner of a 2012 Ford Focus SE with approximately 54,000 miles. Beginning around 44,000 miles, the vehicle exhibited transmission shuddering,...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

After receiving program #24N07 on 12/04/2024, my 2012 ford focus was stalling out while downshifting to stops and after refueling, this happened aroun...

STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Dec 2025

the car runs without power when shifted to drive gear. It is sluggish trying to speed up. Took to Ford Dealers on a recall with that is suppose to tak...

POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ENGINE
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the rear driver’s side door failed to open as intended. The contact used force to attempt...

Engine
Nov 2025

Ford manufactured faulty clutches in Ford Focus cars years 2012-2015. The clutches were put in automatic transmissions and after short periods of time...

Steering
Oct 2025

I was driving to drop my fiancé off at work when the "Steering fault, Service now" warning came on. Went home, parked the car. Start it up to go pick...

Latches/Locks
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the trunk latch disengaged, causing the trunk to open une...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 2025

Everytime I go to get fuel the car will not crank it makes a terrible noise then cranks but its slow. The pressure in tank causes it to stall out.

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted with the...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2012 Ford Focus has 3774 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 108 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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