2014 Ford Focus vs 2014 Nissan Versa
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Ford Focus | 2014 Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,601 | 207 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 147 | 156 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 68 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–30 | 30–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 59,768 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1,576 | 82 |
| Engine | 442 | 37 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 298 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 245 | 17 |
| Steering | 221 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 164 | 26 |
| Structure | 62 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 572 | 13 |
| Stalling | 498 | 33 |
| Hesitation / surging | 443 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 261 | 7 |
| Shifting problems | 133 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 112 | 9 |
| Overheating | 66 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 37 | 0 |
2014 Ford Focus
2014 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.