Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Ford Focus has 21 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
21
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2024 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2008 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Jan 15, 2016 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | I HAVE REPLACED THE TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE 5 TIMES IN 6 YEARS. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN 2010, ONLY 2... |
| Sep 7, 2014 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAR TRIES TO DRIVE ITSELF WHEN MY FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE ( STATIONARY) & THE MALFUNCTION ALMOST CAUSED... |
| Jun 10, 2014 | SUSPENSION | I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2008 FORD FOCUS AND MOST COMPARE TO MINE. THE SUSPENSION ON TH... |
| May 25, 2013 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS | I AM HAVING MAJOR ISSUES WITH STARTING MY VEHICLE. I WILL TURN THE KEY AND NOTHING HAPPENS. I HAVE... |
| Feb 7, 2013 | SUSPENSION | ON THIRD SET OF TIRES RATED FOR 75K TO 80K BECAUSE OF MANUFACTURE DEFECT. CAR IS IN SHOP HAVING ANOT... |
| Dec 1, 2011 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY WHILE D... |
| May 2, 2011 | SUSPENSION | 2008 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE SHOULD BE REPLACED OR A GENEROUS TRADE ALLOWANCE BE OFFERED... |
| Apr 1, 2011 | SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY,WHEELS | FORD DEALER HAD FIXED FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS UNDER WARRANTY, BUT WILL NOT FIX REAR WHEEL BEARINGS UNDE... |
| Jun 28, 2010 | SUSPENSION | I BOUGHT A NEW 2008 FORD FOCUS. IT HAS 26000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE ROTATED THE TIRES TWO TIMES AND H... |
| Apr 14, 2010 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | I EXPERIENCE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR ON MY FOCUS. I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE FOR SEVERAL YEARS. I HAVE TAKEN ... |
| Mar 6, 2010 | SUSPENSION,TIRES | I WENT AND GOT NEW TIRES AND ALIGNMENT IN SEP.2009 AND WITHIN 10000 MILES ON 03-06-10 MY TIRES WERE ... |
| Mar 1, 2010 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | THE VEHICLE HAS HAD THE REAR WHEELS MISALIGNED SINCE NEW PURCHASE. DEALERSHIP HAS NEVER OMITTED THE... |
| Feb 14, 2010 | SUSPENSION,TIRES,WHEELS | I HAVE A 2008 FORD FOCUS, I HAVE REPLACE THE TIRES ON IT 3 TIMES ALREADY DUE TO WEAR THERE IS ONLY 3... |
| Dec 1, 2009 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | THE CAR SUSPENSION IS EASILY UNALIGNED AND CAUSES THE CAR TO GO THROUGH TIRES AT AN ALARMINGLY ABOVE... |
| Oct 7, 2009 | SUSPENSION | MY TIRES WILL NOT LAST OVER 1000 TO 2000 MILES WITHOUT STARTING TO WHINE FROM CUFFING ON THE EDGES. ... |
| Sep 16, 2009 | SUSPENSION | HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TIRES CUPPING. HAD IT REALIGNED AROUND 20,000 MILES BECAUSE FORD ONLY COVERS WH... |
| May 22, 2009 | SUSPENSION | TIRES WEAR UNEVEN ON 2008 FORD FOCUS WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD ESPECIALLY IN BAD WEATHER. SO FAR 2 S... |
| Jul 30, 2008 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | I PURCHASED A '08 FORD FOCUS- 4DR SDN SE IN MARCH '08 FROM MARK MARTIN FORD IN BATESVILLE, AR. JULY ... |
| Jul 3, 2008 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | THE DOOR LOCK, LOCKS AND YOU CANT OPEN THEM TO GET IN OR OUT OF THE CAR IF YOU WONT IN OR OUT YOU HA... |