2008 Ford Focus vs 2008 Honda Accord
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 | 2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 250 | 1,520 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 19 | 109 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 62 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28 | 20–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,000 mi | 29,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 451 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 379 |
| Engine | 14 | 210 |
| Electrical System | 57 | 104 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 113 |
| Power Train | 23 | 70 |
| Structure | 41 | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 56 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 50 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 50 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 32 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 16 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 66 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 62 |
2008 Ford Focus
2008 Honda Accord
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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.