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2006 Ford Focus Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Ford Focus, 11% of all 204 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest suspension complaint count among 14 Focus model years. These complaints report 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 31,300 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
23
11% of 204
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
31,300 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford Focus suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 28, 2006, latest Jan 31, 2023.

2006 Ford Focus suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2006Sep 2007Apr 2008Jan 2009Mar 2010Nov 2011Jun 2019
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2006 to Jan 2023; peak Mar 2008 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 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.

  1. 200550 (11%)
  2. 200623 (11%)
  3. 200747 (12%)
  4. 200843 (17%)
  5. 200947 (21%)
  6. 201038 (13%)
  7. 201112 (11%)
  8. 201266 (2%)
  9. 201333 (2%)
  10. 201447 (2%)
  11. 201515 (1%)
  12. 201623 (2%)
  13. 201712 (1%)
  14. 20188 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Focus have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Ford Focus, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 31,300 miles.
Which Ford Focus year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2012 Ford Focus has the most suspension complaints (66), compared with 23 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Ford Focus?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Focus is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.