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Ford Focus and Toyota Yaris Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
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
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).
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		 Ford Focus Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  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).
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.

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Ford Focus vs. Toyota Yaris Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Ford Focus and Toyota Yaris reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Ford Focuss and Toyota Yariss with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Ford Focuss and Toyota Yariss 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 Toyota Yaris lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford Focus and Toyota Yaris have been recently.

To see how frequently Ford Focus and Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris

Toyota Yaris Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Once again, it is a Toyota, I do not pay attention to recent recalls. see full Toyota Yaris review
2009 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Toyota is known to be reliable and maint-free. Yaris is another model that I like, from driven my friend here in the US and overseas. Seems like easy to work with should have have to do it myself too. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Toyota is a leader in economical vehicles. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Toyota known for making reliable cars and has more fuel efficient cars than most companies. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Toyota is known to be reliable. see full Toyota Yaris review
2008 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Toyota quality from past experience. see full Toyota Yaris review
2007 2dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Many years history of solid red dots on Consumer Reports Reliability Survey. see full Toyota Yaris review
2007 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Toyota reliability is legendary. Bullet proof engine, reliable drivetrain. see full Toyota Yaris review
2007 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Car is widely known to be reliable and economical. see full Toyota Yaris review
2007 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Toyota has a good reputation see full Toyota Yaris review