2004 Ford Focus vs 2004 Saab 9-3
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 387 | 207 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 60 | 82 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,898 mi | 72,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 183 | 13 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 79 |
| Suspension | 17 | 52 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 6 |
| Steering | 29 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 9 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 28 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 38 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
2004 Ford Focus
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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.