2003 Ford Focus vs 2003 Infiniti G35
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 | 2003 Ford Focus | 2003 Infiniti G35 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 977 | 532 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 109 | 140 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 52 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–27 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,019 mi | 87,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Infiniti G35 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 522 | 220 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 60 | 67 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 51 | 43 |
| Visibility | 25 | 68 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 82 | 2 |
| Engine | 18 | 62 |
| Steering | 73 | 1 |
| Power Train | 48 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 60 | 79 |
| Rust / corrosion | 22 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 20 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 5 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
2003 Ford Focus
2003 Infiniti G35
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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.