2001 Daewoo Lanos vs 2001 Ford Focus
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 | 2001 Daewoo Lanos | 2001 Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 129 | 1,761 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 0 | 180 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 172 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 47 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,500 mi | 59,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Daewoo Lanos | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 496 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 79 | 243 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 277 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 176 |
| Air Bags | 37 | 147 |
| Suspension | 1 | 150 |
| Power Train | 1 | 90 |
| Steering | 1 | 86 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 9 | 25 |
| Stalling | 5 | 333 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 98 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 67 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 44 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 33 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 29 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 26 |
2001 Daewoo Lanos
2001 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.