MYRModel Year Report

2011 Ford Focus

▲ Better than typical
2011 Ford Focus
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:40:34.289Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Focus Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 highlighted. 1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3686 complaints 2001: 1761 complaints 2002: 939 complaints 2002 2003: 977 complaints 2004: 387 complaints 2005: 440 complaints 2005 2006: 204 complaints 2007: 391 complaints 2008: 250 complaints 2008 2009: 229 complaints 2010: 287 complaints 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 3755 complaints 2013: 2103 complaints 2014: 2586 complaints 2014 2015: 1007 complaints 2016: 1174 complaints 2017: 882 complaints 2017 2018: 821 complaints 2018
2011: 113 complaints
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YearComplaints
199911
20003686
20011761
2002939
2003977
2004387
2005440
2006204
2007391
2008250
2009229
2010287
2011113
20123755
20132103
20142586
20151007
20161174
2017882
2018821

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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FORD FOCUS 2011, IGNITION KEY TUMBLER FAILURE, CAN NOT START CAR. TUMBLER IN IGNITION NOT WORKING, TOLD I NEED TO REPLACE AND REPROGRAM CAR, CAN ONLY BE DONE BY DEALER. CHECKED ON LINE, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, NO RECALL FOUND, WHY NOT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171224

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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SEVERAL TIMES, MY BREAKS HAVE NOT RESPONDED WHILE PRESSING DOWN ON THEM, MY FOOT WILL BE TO THE GROUND AND THERE IS NOTHING. IT CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED GOING 35 MILES AN HOUR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180627

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the wrench symbol was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231114

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 11%

11% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 12 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file.

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Door latches inoperable. Cannot open from outside the vehicle. Passenger side front and both back doors. Back door passenger side door does not open from inside either.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240210

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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My car made grinding sounds when turning the steering wheel. My mechanic found a leak on Power Steering Pump & replaced it. My car has only 48,800 miles & there's a recall for Ford Trucks with the same problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240228

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Ford Focus — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2006 ▲ 2009 ▲ 2008

WORST YEARS

■ 2012 ■ 2000 ■ 2014

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Ford Focus reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Ford Focus is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Focus?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Ford Focus have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.