2017 Ford Focus vs 2017 Volkswagen GTI
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Ford Focus | 2017 Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 896 | 52 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 178 | 556 |
| Investigations | 5 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–34 | 27–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,657 mi | 38,487 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 452 | 7 |
| Engine | 229 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 116 | 15 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 81 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 61 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 37 | 0 |
| Steering | 20 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 178 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 172 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 171 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 89 | 0 |
| Overheating | 50 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 40 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 37 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 20 | 0 |
2017 Ford Focus
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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.