2005 Ford Focus vs 2005 Volvo S60
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 | 2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 441 | 44 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 174 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 20–22 |
| Median reported mileage | 62,000 mi | 63,611 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 113 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 51 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 50 | 0 |
| Power Train | 47 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 45 | 2 |
| Structure | 43 | 4 |
| Suspension | 27 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2005 Ford Focus
2005 Volvo S60
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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.