2004 Ford Focus vs 2004 Infiniti M45
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 Infiniti M45 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 387 | 43 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 60 | 55 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 18 |
| Median reported mileage | 53,898 mi | 83,159 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Infiniti M45 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 183 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 23 |
| Steering | 29 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 28 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 1 |
| Power Train | 20 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 38 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 5 |
2004 Ford Focus
2004 Infiniti M45
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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.