2004 Ford Focus vs 2004 Oldsmobile Alero
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 Oldsmobile Alero |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 387 | 109 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 60 | 426 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 21–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,898 mi | 92,781 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Oldsmobile Alero |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 183 | 57 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 13 |
| Steering | 29 | 5 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 28 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 4 |
| Power Train | 20 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 38 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
2004 Ford Focus
2004 Oldsmobile Alero
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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.