Ford Focus vs Toyota Camry
The Ford Focus is more fuel-efficient at 27 MPG combined, against 24 MPG for the Toyota Camry. 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 | Toyota Camry | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,224 | 950 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 70 and 23 | 303 and 13 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 55,000 miles | 47,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 27 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 24 and 32 | 21 and 29 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,500 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,224 complaints for the Ford Focus and 950 for the Toyota Camry. 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: 1 for the Ford Focus, 1 for the Toyota Camry.