2012 Ford Focus drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 1,404 complaints for the 2012 Ford Focus, 28% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 1,404 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 1,141 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 30 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 15 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 250 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 172 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 184 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 166 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 146 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 86 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 64 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 39 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 20 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 8 |
| 200k+ miles | 6 |
What the data shows
Of the 1,141 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 30 crashes, 3 fires, 15 injuries, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
It was a fateful day on June 16th, 2020 when our lives took an unexpected turn. Engaged in a peaceful drive, cruising at a steady 60mph with the assistance of the trusty cruise control, we were abruptly jolted towards the left, instantly relinquishing any grasp of control we had over our vehicle causing us to loose control and wreck our car in a corn field. Reason for mechanical failure unknown
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering and jerking. The transmission was shifting in and out of neutral(N). The transmission malfunction service now and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 165,618.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Ford Focus
- Steering 928 complaints
- Engine 501 complaints
- Electrical system 355 complaints
- Fuel system 340 complaints
- Body & structure 334 complaints
- Cruise control 166 complaints
- Latches & locks 134 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 70 complaints