2015–2018 · 4 model years · 36 recalls
Avoid the 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 Ford Focus: they score lowest for reliability, with the most owner complaints for each car sold. The best year to buy is 2015.
Well below average for its class. Expected repairs: $6,131 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: transmission & drivetrain, about $2,818 over 5 years. 10 recalls, 1,184 owner complaints.
Well below average for its class. Expected repairs: $5,927 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling, about $2,922 over 5 years. 7 recalls, 837 owner complaints.
Well below average for its class. Expected repairs: $5,802 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling, about $2,595 over 5 years. 10 recalls, 900 owner complaints.
Well below average for its class. Expected repairs: $5,232 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: transmission & drivetrain, about $2,460 over 5 years. 9 recalls, 1,022 owner complaints.
Well below average for its class. Expected repairs: $5,232 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: transmission & drivetrain, about $2,460 over 5 years. 9 recalls, 1,022 owner complaints.
| Model year | Reliability | Complaints | Recalls | Best mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 1/100 · Well below average | 837 | 7 | 34 |
| 2017 Focus | 2/100 · Well below average | 900 | 10 | 34 |
| 2016 Focus | 0/100 · Well below average | 1,184 | 10 | 34 |
| 2015 Focus | 5/100 · Well below average | 1,022 | 9 | 34 |
Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.
Avoid the 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 Ford Focus: they score lowest for reliability, with the most owner complaints for each car sold. The best year to buy is 2015.
The 2015 scores best for reliability (5/100) of the years we rate.
The 2017, with 10 recalls on record with NHTSA.