How common are suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2010 Ford Focus?

NHTSA shows 38 complaints in this area for the 2010 model year, which is 13% of the 287 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Focus suspension or tires?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the suspension, wheels & tires area on the 2010 Focus.

At what mileage do these suspension problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 25,000 miles.

Did the 2010 Focus suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.

How does the 2010 Focus compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2010 Focus had a 13% share of complaints in this area, higher than every other listed year, including 2011 at 11% and all years from 2012 onward at 2% or less.

2010 Ford Focus Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 38 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2010 Ford Focus, 13% of all complaints filed for that year, with 2 crashes and 1 injury reported. The median mileage at failure is 25,000 miles, and there are no related recalls for this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 38; 13% of 287
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 25,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Rear tires develop uneven cupping wear that recurs even after replacement, alignment, and dealer-installed rear adjustment kits.
Front or rear suspension bottoms out with a loud noise over moderate bumps, dips, or railroad tracks, sometimes at low speed.
Vehicle sways or wobbles at highway speeds above 65 mph even without significant wind, which some owners linked to a crash.
Shocks reportedly fail early, producing loss of steering control sensation along with the bottoming-out noise.
Premature and excessive front tire wear occurs at low mileage, requiring early tire replacement.

When 2010 Ford Focus suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 9, 2010, latest Jan 28, 2025.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Jan 2025; peak Aug 2012 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 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.

201038 (13%)
201112 (11%)
201266 (2%)
201333 (2%)
201447 (2%)
201515 (1%)
201623 (2%)
201712 (1%)
20188 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2010 Ford Focus?: NHTSA shows 38 complaints in this area for the 2010 model year, which is 13% of the 287 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Ford Focus suspension or tires?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the suspension, wheels & tires area on the 2010 Focus.
At what mileage do these suspension problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 25,000 miles.
Did the 2010 Focus suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to these complaints shows 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.
How does the 2010 Focus compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2010 Focus had a 13% share of complaints in this area, higher than every other listed year, including 2011 at 11% and all years from 2012 onward at 2% or less.