Does the 2008 Ford Focus have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Ford Focus, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 77,000 miles.

Which Ford Focus year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2014 Ford Focus has the most transmission complaints (1,576), compared with 23 for the 2008.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Ford Focus?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Focus is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Ford Focus Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Ford Focus, 9% of all 250 complaints for this model year. That is #12 highest transmission complaint count among 14 Focus model years. Median mileage at failure: 77,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 23; 9% of 250
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 77,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Ford Focus transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 23, 2008, latest Jun 28, 2020.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2008 to Jun 2020; peak Jul 2014 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Focus model year

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

200547 (11%)
200614 (7%)
200743 (11%)
200823 (9%)
200939 (17%)
201045 (16%)
201120 (18%)
20121,445 (38%)
20131,101 (52%)
20141,576 (61%)
2015558 (55%)
2016673 (57%)
2017452 (50%)
2018319 (38%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford Focus have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Ford Focus, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 77,000 miles.
Which Ford Focus year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2014 Ford Focus has the most transmission complaints (1,576), compared with 23 for the 2008.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Ford Focus?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Focus is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.