2010 Ford Focus vs 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
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 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 287 | 852 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 1,126 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28 | 25–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 52,000 mi | 56,309 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 43 | 233 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 0 | 166 |
| Engine | 42 | 117 |
| Power Train | 45 | 111 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 17 | 122 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 71 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 50 | 30 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 43 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 42 | 215 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 76 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 76 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 45 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 13 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 16 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 12 |
2010 Ford Focus
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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.