How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2015 Ford Focus have?

NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2015 Focus, which is about 1% of its 1,018 total complaints for the model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford Focus suspension or wheels?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2015 Focus.

At what mileage do suspension or wheel problems usually show up on the 2015 Focus?

The median mileage at failure for complaints in this area is 29,711 miles.

Did any suspension or wheel issues lead to a crash?

Yes, NHTSA data ties one crash and one injury to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2015 Focus.

How does the 2015 Focus compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2015 Focus had 15 complaints (1% share), lower than 2010's 38 complaints (13% share) and 2012's 66 complaints (2% share), based on NHTSA data.

2015 Ford Focus Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2015 Ford Focus, about 1% of its 1,018 total complaints. One crash and one injury are linked to this area, with a median failure mileage of 29,711 miles, and no related recalls are on file.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 15; 1% of 1,018
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 29,711 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report a front ball joint snapping and separating the lower control arm bolt, damaging the axle and causing the vehicle to skid.
Some describe steering seizing up along with an abnormal noise from the passenger side wheels while driving.
Several owners report tire sidewall tears or blowouts at low speed with no obvious cause.
Lug nuts on the wheels were reported as failing or needing repeated replacement, in some cases more than once within a few years.
One owner reported all four tires measuring below the legal tread depth shortly after purchase.
A driver reported being unable to find a lug wrench or socket that matched the lug nut size when trying to change a flat tire.

When 2015 Ford Focus suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 14, 2015, latest Aug 3, 2022.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2015 to Aug 2022; peak Jul 2019 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2015 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, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2015 Ford Focus have?: NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2015 Focus, which is about 1% of its 1,018 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Ford Focus suspension or wheels?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2015 Focus.
At what mileage do suspension or wheel problems usually show up on the 2015 Focus?: The median mileage at failure for complaints in this area is 29,711 miles.
Did any suspension or wheel issues lead to a crash?: Yes, NHTSA data ties one crash and one injury to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2015 Focus.
How does the 2015 Focus compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2015 Focus had 15 complaints (1% share), lower than 2010's 38 complaints (13% share) and 2012's 66 complaints (2% share), based on NHTSA data.