2011 Ford Focus Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Ford Focus. Part of Generation 2 — 2008–2011.

20102012
Complaints
156
Crashes
15
Fires
0
Injuries
17
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2011 Ford Focus Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#125 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:51,537 mi
Crash-related:1
#219 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:67,346 mi
Crash-related:1
#312 complaints

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Avg mileage:52,275 mi
Considering a 2011 Ford Focus?

Check the actual VIN — every car is different.

This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).

Check VIN Free

All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Ford Focus.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25151,537 mi
POWER TRAIN19167,346 mi
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1252,275 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER121172,209 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY1084,732 mi
STEERING9256,050 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8146,549 mi
AIR BAGS6468,282 mi
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH529,862 mi
SUSPENSION569,733 mi
WHEELS533,890 mi
SERVICE BRAKES43101,282 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR4126,022 mi
TIRES435,889 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)358,630 mi
ENGINE380,889 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING341,553 mi
SEAT BELTS3158,843 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE244,150 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM244,000 mi
SEATS250,500 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC273,673 mi
STRUCTURE215,000 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER236,484 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING147,000 mi
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION17,915 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL1192,000 mi
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS1100,000 mi

Other Ford Focus Years

Wider context: See the full Ford Focus reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

Check Your Specific 2011 Ford Focus

Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.

Check Any VIN — $4.99