2010 Ford Focus vs 2010 Honda Accord
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 | 2010 Ford Focus | 2010 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 287 | 579 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 111 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28 | 20–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 52,000 mi | 44,848 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 42 | 116 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 134 |
| Power Train | 45 | 44 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 34 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 50 | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 59 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 63 |
| Structure | 24 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 42 | 34 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 44 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 16 |
2010 Ford Focus
2010 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.