2009 Ford Focus problems and complaints
Owners have filed 229 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford Focus. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (45), Power Train (39), Vehicle Speed Control (33).
Key takeaways
- 229 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 26 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 21 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 | 20% |
| Power Train | 39 | 17% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 14% |
| Suspension | 25 | 11% |
| Wheels | 22 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 22 | 10% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 18 | 8% |
| Tires | 18 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 7% |
| Engine | 16 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 6% |
| Structure | 12 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Ford Focus 2-DR. Hatchback w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2009 Ford Focus 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-05-24
incident [XXX], Parking in front of Physical Therapy clinic, suddenly the motor revved and car shot across the sidewalk and went through the wall of the clinic. No one was there and no one was hurt. Insurance was notified. (Hartford) Googling Auro malfunctions for Ford Focus, I come across several things which c...
Structure - filed 2023-10-10
Rocker panels rust out and cause the lifting points on the car unable to be used. Mechanics refuse to work on my car due to not being able to lift the vehicle per manufacturer lifting points.
Latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2023-08-29
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. The contact stated while parked in the driveway, the contact opened both rear doors; however, while attempting to close the doors, the doors failed to latch securely. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic dete...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.