2012 Chevrolet Volt vs 2012 Ford Focus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Chevrolet Volt | 2012 Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 245 | 3,768 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,848 | 127 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 107 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 37 | 29–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 69,993 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Volt | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 22 | 1,445 |
| Steering | 6 | 927 |
| Engine | 26 | 475 |
| Electrical System | 86 | 352 |
| Structure | 6 | 332 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 37 | 284 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 166 |
| Air Bags | 86 | 55 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 29 | 0 |
| Stalling | 18 | 469 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 277 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 181 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 457 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 288 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 193 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 102 |
2012 Chevrolet Volt
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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.