Ford Focus vs Honda Accord
The Ford Focus is more fuel-efficient at 27 MPG combined, against 24 MPG for the Honda Accord. At EPA assumptions that is about $300 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Focus | Honda Accord | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 5,152 | 1,506 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 358 and 171 | 138 and 9 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 60,000 miles | 95,000 miles |
| Recalls | 11 | 8 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 27 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 24 and 32 | 22 and 29 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,500 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 5,152 complaints for the Ford Focus and 1,506 for the Honda Accord. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 11 for the Ford Focus, 8 for the Honda Accord.