2013 Ford Focus vs 2013 Honda Civic
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 | 2013 Ford Focus | 2013 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,110 | 319 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 154 | 74 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 49 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–30 | 25–44 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,000 mi | 33,625 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1,101 | 22 |
| Engine | 343 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 275 | 39 |
| Steering | 273 | 38 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 208 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 114 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 111 | 20 |
| Structure | 84 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 384 | 6 |
| Stalling | 348 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 293 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 181 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 120 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 99 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 57 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 46 | 6 |
2013 Ford Focus
2013 Honda Civic
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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.