2018 Ford Focus vs 2018 Toyota C-HR
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 | 2018 Ford Focus | 2018 Toyota C-HR |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 834 | 319 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 107 | 156 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–34 | 29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,500 mi | 54,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Toyota C-HR |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 318 | 211 |
| Engine | 231 | 38 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 131 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 124 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 49 | 29 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 65 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 20 |
| Steering | 30 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 214 | 7 |
| Stalling | 163 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 99 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 75 | 5 |
| Overheating | 47 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 36 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 35 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 20 | 0 |
2018 Ford Focus
2018 Toyota C-HR
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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.