How many transmission complaints does the 2010 Ford Focus have?

NHTSA lists 45 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Focus, making up 16% of the 287 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2010 Ford Focus?

No. The data shows no related recalls linked to the Transmission & Powertrain component for the 2010 Ford Focus.

At what mileage do 2010 Focus transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for transmission-related complaints on the 2010 Focus is 63,000 miles.

Are the 2010 Focus transmission problems dangerous?

NHTSA records one crash and two injuries tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Focus, with no fires reported.

2010 Ford Focus Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 45 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Ford Focus, 16% of its 287 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 63,000 miles. There are no related recalls tied to this component for this year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 45; 16% of 287
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 63,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report rough, jerky shifting and RPM surges when the transmission is warmed up, occurring across a wide speed range from about 10 to 60 mph.
Some describe grinding or gear noise from the transmission shortly after purchase, worsening with continued driving over bumps.
Others report the engine idling roughly while stopped in park, sometimes recurring after a dealer repair attempt.
A subset describe sudden loss of power and RPM fluctuation between about 1.5 and 2 while driving around 45 to 50 mph, accompanied by a dashboard warning light.
One owner described the vehicle accelerating on its own while attempting to park, resulting in a low-speed crash into a pole.
Others report the mechanic's wrench warning light appearing at idle or while driving around 30 mph, sometimes accompanied by a loss of power.

When 2010 Ford Focus transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 5, 2010, latest Jun 29, 2026.

45 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2010 to Jun 2026; peak Oct 2012 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 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

How many transmission complaints does the 2010 Ford Focus have?: NHTSA lists 45 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Focus, making up 16% of the 287 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2010 Ford Focus?: No. The data shows no related recalls linked to the Transmission & Powertrain component for the 2010 Ford Focus.
At what mileage do 2010 Focus transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for transmission-related complaints on the 2010 Focus is 63,000 miles.
Are the 2010 Focus transmission problems dangerous?: NHTSA records one crash and two injuries tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Focus, with no fires reported.