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2008 Ford Focus Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 43 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Ford Focus, 17% of all 250 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest suspension complaint count among 14 Focus model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 30,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
43
17% of 250
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
30,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Ford Focus suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 4, 2008, latest Mar 20, 2024.

2008 Ford Focus suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2008Mar 2010Apr 2011Jan 2012Mar 2013May 2014Oct 2015Oct 2023
43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2008 to Mar 2024; peak Mar 2010 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 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 2008 Ford Focus have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 43 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Ford Focus, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 30,000 miles.
Which Ford Focus year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2012 Ford Focus has the most suspension complaints (66), compared with 43 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Ford Focus?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 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.