2017 Ford Focus vs 2017 Mazda CX-3
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 | 2017 Ford Focus | 2017 Mazda CX-3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 888 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 177 | 517 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–34 | 29–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,157 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Mazda CX-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 449 | 0 |
| Engine | 225 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 115 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 80 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 61 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 37 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 2 |
| Steering | 20 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 177 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 171 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 169 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 88 | 0 |
| Overheating | 49 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 37 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 36 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 20 | 0 |
2017 Ford Focus
2017 Mazda CX-3
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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.