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Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2015 Ford Focus vs 2015 Volkswagen CC

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.

Metric2015 Ford Focus2015 Volkswagen CC
NHTSA complaints1,01330
Recall campaigns94
Service bulletins (TSBs)130704
Investigations50
Crash reports300
Fire reports40
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)26–3225
Median reported mileage62,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FocusVolkswagen CC
Power Train5561
Engine1704
Fuel/propulsion System13610
Steering932
Electrical System645
Vehicle Speed Control420
Fuel System, Gasoline322
Air Bags188

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling1850
Vibration / shaking1770
Check engine light1450
Hesitation / surging1020
Overheating450
Loss of power420
Shifting problems420
Won’t start180

Compare all Ford Focus vs Volkswagen CC years →

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.