2004 Ford Focus vs 2004 Toyota Camry Solara
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Toyota Camry Solara |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 387 | 161 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 60 | 173 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–27 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,898 mi | 60,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Toyota Camry Solara |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 183 | 6 |
| Steering | 29 | 30 |
| Structure | 14 | 36 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 27 |
| Air Bags | 24 | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 | 8 |
| Power Train | 20 | 13 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 28 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 38 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 19 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
2004 Ford Focus
2004 Toyota Camry Solara
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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.