2002 Ford Focus vs 2002 Volvo S40
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.
| Metric | 2002 Ford Focus | 2002 Volvo S40 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 939 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 143 | 157 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 82 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 20 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–28 | 22 |
| Median reported mileage | 54,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Volvo S40 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 277 | 5 |
| Suspension | 109 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 103 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 72 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 64 | 6 |
| Tires | 62 | 0 |
| Power Train | 58 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 58 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 119 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 46 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 23 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 17 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 17 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 9 | 0 |
2002 Ford Focus
2002 Volvo S40
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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.