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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 Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2014 Chevrolet Volt2014 Ford Focus
NHTSA complaints932,601
Recall campaigns012
Service bulletins (TSBs)1,655147
Investigations13
Crash reports568
Fire reports19
NCAP overall rating5/55/5
EPA MPG (combined)3726–30
Median reported incident mileage51,959 mi50,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet VoltFord Focus
Power Train41,576
Engine9442
Fuel/propulsion System19298
Electrical System27245
Steering5221
Vehicle Speed Control0164
Structure362
Air Bags3232

Symptoms owners describe

Airbag warning light80
Stalling6498
Loss of power5112
Vibration / shaking0572
Hesitation / surging0443
Check engine light0261
Shifting problems0133
Overheating066

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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.