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 Faults
Avg mileage:51,537 mi
Crash-related:1
#219 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:67,346 mi
Crash-related:1
#312 complaints
Latches / Locks
Avg mileage:52,275 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Ford Focus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 25 | 1 | — | 51,537 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 19 | 1 | — | 67,346 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 12 | — | — | 52,275 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | — | — | 84,732 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 2 | — | 56,050 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 1 | — | 46,549 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 4 | — | 68,282 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 5 | — | — | 29,862 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 69,733 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | 33,890 mi | |
| Brakes | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,537
Transmission / Drivetrain
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,346
Latches / Locks
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,275
Body Structure
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,732
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,050
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,549
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,282
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,862
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,733
Wheel Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,890
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2011 Ford Focus — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 Ford Focus reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 Ford Focus has 156 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 25 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Ford Focus?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (25 complaints, avg 51,537 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (19 complaints, avg 67,346 mi); Latches / Locks (12 complaints, avg 52,275 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Ford Focus?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 57,659 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 Ford Focus?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Ford Focus include 15 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 17 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2011 Ford Focus have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2011 Ford Focus as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2011 Ford Focus?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Focus reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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