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2000 Ford Focus vs 2000 Toyota Camry Solara

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.

Metric2000 Ford Focus2000 Toyota Camry Solara
NHTSA complaints3,68666
Recall campaigns101
Service bulletins (TSBs)298110
Investigations81
Crash reports24813
Fire reports1190
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)24–2720–24
Median reported mileage62,000 mi55,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FocusToyota Camry Solara
Electrical System1,3434
Engine and Engine Cooling4748
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4068
Suspension3903
Fuel System, Gasoline3660
Power Train2256
Latches/locks/linkages2011
Air Bags1916

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling5670
Vibration / shaking1160
Hesitation / surging1130
Won’t start590
Loss of power550
Rust / corrosion490
Clunking / rattling410
Check engine light350

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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.