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2009 Ford Focus Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Ford Focus, 21% of all 229 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest suspension complaint count among 14 Focus model years. These complaints report 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 25,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
47
21% of 229
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
25,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Ford Focus suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 2, 2010, latest Jan 24, 2019.

2009 Ford Focus suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month5Mar 2010Aug 2010Dec 2011Aug 2012Jan 2014Oct 2014Jan 2019
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2010 to Jan 2019; peak Jul 2011 (5).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 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 2009 Ford Focus have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Ford Focus, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 25,000 miles.
Which Ford Focus year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2012 Ford Focus has the most suspension complaints (66), compared with 47 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Ford Focus?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 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.