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2014 Chevrolet Volt vs 2014 Ford Focus

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2014 Chevrolet Volt2014 Ford Focus
NHTSA complaints932,592
Recall campaigns012
Service bulletins (TSBs)1,655147
Investigations13
Crash reports568
Fire reports19
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)3726–30
Median reported incident mileage51,959 mi50,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet VoltFord Focus
Power Train41,571
Engine9441
Fuel/propulsion System19297
Electrical System27245
Steering5219
Vehicle Speed Control0164
Structure362
Air Bags3232

Symptoms owners describe

Airbag warning light80
Stalling6497
Loss of power5111
Vibration / shaking0569
Hesitation / surging0442
Check engine light0258
Shifting problems0133
Overheating065

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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.