Does the 2009 Ford Focus have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2009 Ford Focus, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 57,641 miles.

Which Ford Focus year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2014 Ford Focus has the most transmission complaints (1,576), compared with 39 for the 2009.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2009 Ford Focus?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Focus is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2009 Ford Focus Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2009 Ford Focus, 17% of all 229 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest transmission complaint count among 14 Focus model years. Median mileage at failure: 57,641 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 39; 17% of 229
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 57,641 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2009 Ford Focus transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 29, 2010, latest Aug 13, 2021.

39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2010 to Aug 2021; peak Apr 2014 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2009 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 2009 Ford Focus have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 39 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2009 Ford Focus, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 57,641 miles.
Which Ford Focus year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2014 Ford Focus has the most transmission complaints (1,576), compared with 39 for the 2009.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2009 Ford Focus?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Ford Focus is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.