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Ford Focus and Honda Accord Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
56 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 17700 miles driven2017 Honda Accord
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  56 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 17700 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 21200 miles driven2016 Ford Focus Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 21200 miles driven
46 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 28300 miles driven2016 Honda Accord
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  46 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 28300 miles driven
67 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 38700 miles driven2015 Honda Accord
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  67 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 38700 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 54700 miles driven

Includes ST this year. Common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission (ST, with a manual transmission, not affected).
2014
Ford Focus
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  39 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 54700 miles driven

Includes ST this year. Common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission (ST, with a manual transmission, not affected).
83 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 52000 miles driven2014 Honda Accord
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  83 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 52000 miles driven
33 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 64400 miles driven

Common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission (ST, with a manual transmission, not affected).
2013
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  33 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 64400 miles driven

Common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission (ST, with a manual transmission, not affected).
100 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 61000 miles driven

Redesigned.
2013
Honda Accord
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  100 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 61000 miles driven

Redesigned.
45 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 73500 miles driven

Redesigned. Common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission.
2012
Ford Focus
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  45 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 73500 miles driven

Redesigned. Common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission.
35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 73100 miles driven2012 Honda Accord
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  35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 73100 miles driven
31 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 102400 miles driven

Some reports of oil consumption for both engines, most of them over a year ago. Honda has extended the warranty for this issue to eight years.
2009
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  31 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 102400 miles driven

Some reports of oil consumption for both engines, most of them over a year ago. Honda has extended the warranty for this issue to eight years.
38 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 109700 miles driven

Redesigned. Some reports of oil consumption for both engines, most of them over a year ago. Honda has extended the warranty for this issue to eight years--now running out.
2008
Honda Accord
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  38 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 109700 miles driven

Redesigned. Some reports of oil consumption for both engines, most of them over a year ago. Honda has extended the warranty for this issue to eight years--now running out.
56 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 136300 miles driven2007 Honda Accord
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  56 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 136300 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 131700 miles driven2006 Honda Accord
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  39 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 131700 miles driven
36 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 149100 miles driven2005 Honda Accord
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  36 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 149100 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 168800 miles driven2004 Honda Accord
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  37 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 168800 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 156900 miles driven

Redesigned. Has long had a higher repair frequency than other model years.
2003
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  27 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 156900 miles driven

Redesigned. Has long had a higher repair frequency than other model years.

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Ford Focus vs. Honda Accord Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Ford Focus and Honda Accord reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Ford Focuss and Honda Accords with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Ford Focuss and Honda Accords that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Ford Focus and Honda Accord lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford Focus and Honda Accord have been recently.

To see how frequently Ford Focus and Honda Accord problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Ford Focus

Ford Focus Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 151-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
I've always liked Fords better than most other brands, and this was actually the first Ford I've owned. see full Ford Focus review
2004 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
At first, there was nothing desirable about the Focus. I had to search and search for its potential and finally started liking it. Then it broke down... twice. see full Ford Focus review
2002 2dr Hatch 130-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
young, trendly, cool see full Ford Focus review
Ford Focus Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Early Focus models has some problems. The Focus seems to be marketed almost exclusily towards the younger crowd. see full Ford Focus review
2009 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Ford is not exactly thought of as a premium brand. see full Ford Focus review
2005 4dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
This is a very good car. However, people look down on Ford. It will take Ford years to regain the image of decent, reliable transport - which is what the Focus excels at. see full Ford Focus review
2002 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
If you are going to buy a ford sports car why would you buy a focus when you can have a mustang. see full Ford Focus review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Honda Accord

Honda Accord Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Solid car with great resale value see full Honda Accord review
2010 2dr Coupe 271-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Speaks for itself.....remains to be seen if it still is. see full Honda Accord review
2010 4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Hondas are known for reliability and value. They run forever. Those I owned were prime examples of this. see full Honda Accord review
2009 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
an apparently well-deserved reputation for reliability, based on personal experience and experience of friends and acquaintances with hondas see full Honda Accord review
2009 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Good resale value and good workmanship see full Honda Accord review
2009 4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Nearly as good as toyota for reliability. see full Honda Accord review
2008 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Excellent reputation so far reflected with only one problem which was fixed. see full Honda Accord review
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Excellent quality, reliability and resale see full Honda Accord review
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
I feel the marque makes the statement that as an owner you want reliability, performance and quality without having to cash in your 401k. see full Honda Accord review
2008 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Very good reputation. Honda known for reliability. see full Honda Accord review
Honda Accord Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
poor warranty practises see full Honda Accord review