2009 Ford Focus Wheels Problems

NHTSA component category: WHEELS · data through 07/12/2026

22Wheels complaints

9.6%Of all 229 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How wheels ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM41 · 17.9%

POWER TRAIN38 · 16.6%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL33 · 14.4%

SUSPENSION24 · 10.5%

WHEELS22 · 9.6%

Share of the 229 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Ford Focus overview page.

What owners report

“THE REAR TIRES ARE WEARING UNEVENLY EVEN WITH ALIGNMENTS. REAR SUSPENSION IS NOW A PROBLEM. THREE SETS OF TIRES IN 50,000 MILES.”NHTSA complaint 10558583 — filed 01/06/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR UNRELATED REPAIRS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10551910 — filed 11/12/2013

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD TO CHANGE ALL FOUR TIRES 3 TIMES IN UNDER 40,000 MILES. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10496856 — filed 02/08/2013

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Wheels complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ford Focus have wheels problems?

Wheels is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Ford Focus: 22 of 229 complaints on file (9.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2009 Ford Focus have in total?

229 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 26 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 21 reported injuries, and 3 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's wheels category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the WHEELS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.