Chevrolet Cruze vs Ford Focus: reliability compared
From 2010 to 2018, owners filed an average of 412 complaints per model year about the Chevrolet Cruze and 1,426 about the Ford Focus.
Side by side
| Chevrolet Cruze | Ford Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years compared | 2010-2018 | 2010-2018 |
| Owner complaints | 3,708 | 12,836 |
| Complaints per model year | 412 | 1,426 |
| Recalls | 26 | 23 |
| Years to avoid | 2011201220132014 | 201220132014 |
| Best years | None stand out | None stand out |
| Most common problem | Engine | Transmission |
| Crash rating | No data | No data |
| Fuel economy | 31-37 mpg combined (2018) | 22-34 mpg combined (2018) |
A car that sells more collects more complaints, so the fairest test is the number of years to avoid, which compares each year with a typical year of the same car.
Complaints per model year
Problems compared
| Cruze | Focus | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,388 | 2,479 |
| Electrical | 758 | 1,173 |
| Transmission | 675 | 6,198 |
| Driver assistance | 390 | 179 |
| Steering | 375 | 1,634 |
| Brakes | 375 | 189 |
| Fuel system | 271 | 1,771 |
| Acceleration | 236 | 643 |
Questions about the Chevrolet Cruze vs Ford Focus
Which is more reliable, the Chevrolet Cruze or the Ford Focus?
Between 2010 and 2018, the Chevrolet Cruze has 4 years to avoid and the Ford Focus 3. The Ford Focus has been more consistent from year to year. By raw volume, the Chevrolet Cruze drew fewer complaints per model year (412 vs 1,426), though sales volume affects that number.
Which has more recalls, the Chevrolet Cruze or the Ford Focus?
From 2010 to 2018, the Chevrolet Cruze was covered by 26 recalls and the Ford Focus by 23.
What years of the Chevrolet Cruze and Ford Focus should you avoid?
Chevrolet Cruze: 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. Ford Focus: 2012, 2013 and 2014.
More compact cars comparisons
Honda Civic vs Toyota CorollaHonda Civic vs Hyundai ElantraHonda Civic vs Nissan SentraHonda Civic vs Mazda MAZDA3Honda Civic vs Kia ForteHonda Civic vs Volkswagen JettaHonda Civic vs Subaru ImprezaChevrolet Cruze vs Honda CivicFord Focus vs Honda CivicHyundai Elantra vs Toyota CorollaNissan Sentra vs Toyota CorollaMazda MAZDA3 vs Toyota CorollaKia Forte vs Toyota CorollaToyota Corolla vs Volkswagen JettaSubaru Impreza vs Toyota CorollaChevrolet Cruze vs Toyota CorollaFord Focus vs Toyota CorollaHyundai Elantra vs Nissan SentraHyundai Elantra vs Mazda MAZDA3Hyundai Elantra vs Kia ForteHyundai Elantra vs Volkswagen JettaHyundai Elantra vs Subaru ImprezaChevrolet Cruze vs Hyundai ElantraFord Focus vs Hyundai Elantra
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car