2012 Ford Focus vs 2012 Nissan Versa
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Ford Focus | 2012 Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 3,768 | 486 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 127 | 157 |
| Investigations | 3 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 107 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–31 | 27–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,993 mi | 63,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1,445 | 163 |
| Steering | 927 | 24 |
| Engine | 475 | 50 |
| Electrical System | 352 | 34 |
| Structure | 332 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 284 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 55 | 167 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 166 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 469 | 33 |
| Vibration / shaking | 457 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 288 | 24 |
| Check engine light | 277 | 27 |
| Steering problems | 193 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 181 | 10 |
| Shifting problems | 102 | 0 |
| Overheating | 69 | 0 |
2012 Ford Focus
2012 Nissan Versa
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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.