How many suspension, wheels and tire complaints does the 2013 Ford Focus have?

NHTSA lists 33 complaints in this area for the 2013 Focus, which is 2% of the 2,111 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford Focus suspension or tires?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2013 Focus.

At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 31,000 miles.

Did these suspension and tire issues cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes linked to this complaint area for the 2013 Focus, with no fires or injuries reported.

How does the 2013 Focus compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2013 Focus had 33 complaints (2% share), lower in share than 2010 (13%) and 2011 (11%), but similar in share to 2012, 2014, and 2016.

2013 Ford Focus Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 33 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Ford Focus, 2% of its 2,111 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 31,000 miles, with 3 crashes and no fires. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 33; 2% of 2,111
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 31,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Tires develop sidewall bubbles or tears, sometimes leading to a second tire failing within a couple of months.
Steering can suddenly become hard to turn, in one case tied to a power steering system failure warning.
Some owners report loss of steering control that led to hitting a curb and damaging suspension components.
Continental tires reportedly show limited traction and fail to grip the road, triggering the traction control light.
Rear tires, especially the right rear, show excessive and uneven wear even when rotated on schedule.

When 2013 Ford Focus suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 7, 2013, latest Jan 9, 2024.

33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to Jan 2024; peak Mar 2015 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 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 many suspension, wheels and tire complaints does the 2013 Ford Focus have?: NHTSA lists 33 complaints in this area for the 2013 Focus, which is 2% of the 2,111 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford Focus suspension or tires?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2013 Focus.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 31,000 miles.
Did these suspension and tire issues cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes linked to this complaint area for the 2013 Focus, with no fires or injuries reported.
How does the 2013 Focus compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2013 Focus had 33 complaints (2% share), lower in share than 2010 (13%) and 2011 (11%), but similar in share to 2012, 2014, and 2016.