Chevrolet Tahoe vs Ford Focus
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Chevrolet Tahoe | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 12,970 | 29,823 |
| Model years covered | 1988–2026 | 1999–2018 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 1993 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 593 | 1,631 |
| Fires reported | 170 | 424 |
| Injuries reported | 462 | 979 |
| Deaths reported | 26 | 54 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.6% | 10.4% |
Chevrolet Tahoe by year
What breaks
Brakes
2,048
15.8%
Airbags
1,557
12.0%
Electrical System
1,515
11.7%
Other & Unspecified
1,348
10.4%
Engine & Cooling
1,059
8.2%
Body & Structure
901
6.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
866
6.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
616
4.7%
Ford Focus by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
6,871
23.0%
Electrical System
4,477
15.0%
Engine & Cooling
3,630
12.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
2,729
9.2%
Steering
2,111
7.1%
Other & Unspecified
1,539
5.2%
Brakes
1,204
4.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
1,082
3.6%