2005 Ford Focus vs 2005 Nissan Sentra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 441 | 170 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 67 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 22–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,000 mi | 77,650 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 113 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 51 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 48 |
| Power Train | 47 | 10 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 50 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 45 | 5 |
| Structure | 43 | 3 |
| Engine | 11 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 17 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 20 |
| Overheating | 0 | 14 |
2005 Ford Focus
2005 Nissan Sentra
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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.