Does the 2005 Ford Focus have suspension problems?

NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Ford Focus, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 28,637 miles.

Which Ford Focus year has the most suspension complaints?

The 2012 Ford Focus has the most suspension complaints (66), compared with 50 for the 2005.

Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Ford Focus?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Focus is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Ford Focus Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Ford Focus, 11% of all 441 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 14 Focus model years. These complaints report 6 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 28,637 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 50; 11% of 441
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 28,637 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Ford Focus suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 4, 2004, latest Jun 30, 2020.

50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2004 to Jun 2020; peak Jun 2006 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Focus model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200550 (11%)
200623 (11%)
200747 (12%)
200843 (17%)
200947 (21%)
201038 (13%)
201112 (11%)
201266 (2%)
201333 (2%)
201447 (2%)
201515 (1%)
201623 (2%)
201712 (1%)
20188 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Focus have suspension problems?: NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Ford Focus, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 28,637 miles.
Which Ford Focus year has the most suspension complaints?: The 2012 Ford Focus has the most suspension complaints (66), compared with 50 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Ford Focus?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Focus is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.