2004 Ford Focus vs 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid
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 | 2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 387 | 35 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 60 | 45 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 40–41 |
| Median reported mileage | 53,898 mi | 123,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Honda Civic Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 183 | 3 |
| Power Train | 20 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 0 |
| Steering | 29 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 28 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 38 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 8 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
2004 Ford Focus
2004 Honda Civic Hybrid
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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.