2012 Ford Focus body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 334 complaints for the 2012 Ford Focus, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 334 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 285 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 14 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 18 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 41 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 75 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 79 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 35 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 21 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 285 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 2 fires, 14 injuries.
What owners wrote
I was driving a nearly brand new 2012 ford focus at approximately 45-50 MPH when collided with another car traveling at least equivalent if not higher speed. I saw the other car attempting pulling in front of me after failing to stop at a stop sign and I tried to stop the car by braking, but the car was not able to slow down or stop in time. I t-boned the other car and my car was dragged by the other car and rested on the side of the road. As a result, my car was totaled.
Driver's side rear door failed to latch. Took veh to dealer. They advised rear door latch failure removed door panel and replaced door latch. I asked if this was a recall and was told no I would have to pay for it, that this vehicle was not on the recall issued by NHTSA 16v643000 2012-1015 ford focus. If this is correct maybe you need to extend the recall. See attachment with bill for repairs.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Ford Focus
- Drivetrain & axles 1,404 complaints
- Steering 928 complaints
- Engine 501 complaints
- Electrical system 355 complaints
- Fuel system 340 complaints
- Cruise control 166 complaints
- Latches & locks 134 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 70 complaints