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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FAHP3K22CL398433 · Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 69

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1FAHP3K22CL•••••• 2012 Ford FOCUS

This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2012 Ford FOCUS build (69 vs 25).

69on this build
3434on the model
137builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reported Power Train 23 Steering 13 Structure 11 Engine 7

What owners of this build wrote

Electrical System crash Apr 2023
PCM failed dealership didn't replace the recall but cleared it
Air Bags crash Oct 2018
My car was sitting ,in the driveway of my,home it was t-boned after which it spun around 90 degrees,it was damaged severely.The air bags did not deploy,I think they should've deployed. The car went to the shop and it has not been properly repaired,the body is structurally…
Steering Dec 2025
Electric power steering failed at 65,000 miles. No power assist in the steering. Trying to steer the car with no power assist is very difficult and not safe
Wheels Dec 2023
14-Dec-2023, Brought my car into the tire repair store to have flat fixed. Was told the 5 lug nuts would have to be replaced because the original ones were corroded due to their design. This cost me $51.00 on this trip. 20-Aug-2020, Brought my car into the Ford dealership to…
Unknown Or Other Jun 2023
It wont go in reverse and comes out of gear transmission?
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FAHP3K22CL398433 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.