2018 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2018 Ford Focus
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 | 2018 Chevrolet Cruze | 2018 Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 109 | 834 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 989 | 107 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32–37 | 28–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 24,600 mi | 57,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cruze | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 23 | 318 |
| Engine | 27 | 231 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 131 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 124 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 65 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 49 |
| Steering | 9 | 30 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 12 | 163 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 214 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 99 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 75 |
| Overheating | 0 | 47 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 36 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 35 |
2018 Chevrolet Cruze
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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.