MYRModel Year Report

2009 Ford Focus

▲ Better than typical
2009 Ford Focus
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
229
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

21% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3,686 complaints 2001: 1,761 complaints 2002: 939 complaints 2002 2003: 977 complaints 2004: 387 complaints 2005: 441 complaints 2005 2006: 205 complaints 2007: 391 complaints 2008: 250 complaints 2009: 229 complaints 2009 229 2010: 287 complaints 2011: 113 complaints 2012: 3,766 complaints 2013: 2,111 complaints 2014: 2,601 complaints 2014 2015: 1,019 complaints 2016: 1,181 complaints 2017: 896 complaints 2017 2018: 833 complaints
1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3,686 complaints 2001: 1,761 complaints 2001 2002: 939 complaints 2003: 977 complaints 2003 2004: 387 complaints 2005: 441 complaints 2005 2006: 205 complaints 2007: 391 complaints 2007 2008: 250 complaints 2009: 229 complaints 2009 229 2010: 287 complaints 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 3,766 complaints 2013: 2,111 complaints 2013 2014: 2,601 complaints 2015: 1,019 complaints 2015 2016: 1,181 complaints 2017: 896 complaints 2017 2018: 833 complaints
1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3,686 complaints 2000 2001: 1,761 complaints 2001 2002: 939 complaints 2002 2003: 977 complaints 2003 2004: 387 complaints 2004 2005: 441 complaints 2005 2006: 205 complaints 2006 2007: 391 complaints 2007 2008: 250 complaints 2008 2009: 229 complaints 2009 229 2010: 287 complaints 2010 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 3,766 complaints 2012 2013: 2,111 complaints 2013 2014: 2,601 complaints 2014 2015: 1,019 complaints 2015 2016: 1,181 complaints 2016 2017: 896 complaints 2017 2018: 833 complaints 2018

2009: 229 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199911
20003,686
20011,761
2002939
2003977
2004387
2005441
2006205
2007391
2008250
2009229
2010287
2011113
20123,766
20132,111
20142,601
20151,019
20161,181
2017896
2018833

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

21% · 47 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and switch.

Power train

17% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Vehicle speed control

14% · 33 reports
CRASHINJURY

Suspension

11% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing rear.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the steering wheel and front end of the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. In addition, there was a strong burning odor inside of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-05

Wheels

10% · 22 reports
CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Driving at normal hwy speed, the rental car (2009 Ford Focus) wandered as if something was wrong in the wheels or steering wheel and then flipped over on the left side of the road. My entire family almost perished that day.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-02

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 Ford Focus — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 47 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 39 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 33 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2009 Ford Focus reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Ford Focus is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Focus?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Ford Focus have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.