Hyundai Sonata 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 | Hyundai Sonata | Ford Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 22,302 | 29,823 |
| Model years covered | 1987–2026 | 1999–2018 |
| Worst model year | 2013 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 1,151 | 1,631 |
| Fires reported | 851 | 424 |
| Injuries reported | 740 | 979 |
| Deaths reported | 21 | 54 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 12.4% | 10.4% |
Hyundai Sonata by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
5,119
23.0%
Steering
2,378
10.7%
Airbags
2,068
9.3%
Electrical System
2,008
9.0%
Other & Unspecified
1,329
6.0%
Brakes
1,259
5.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
1,092
4.9%
Body & Structure
1,087
4.9%
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%