2014 Ford Focus vs 2014 Infiniti Q50
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.
| Metric | 2014 Ford Focus | 2014 Infiniti Q50 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,592 | 169 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 147 | 247 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 68 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–30 | 22–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 12,717 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Infiniti Q50 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1,571 | 19 |
| Engine | 441 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 297 | 3 |
| Steering | 219 | 78 |
| Electrical System | 245 | 42 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 164 | 11 |
| Structure | 62 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 52 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 569 | 5 |
| Stalling | 497 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 442 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 258 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 133 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 111 | 0 |
| Overheating | 65 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 37 | 0 |
2014 Ford Focus
2014 Infiniti Q50
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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.