2009 Ford Focus Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 229 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2009 Ford Focus, 2% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The little plastic thing on the seat belt that prevents the latch from sliding down to to base of the belt by the door fell of a while ago, and I don't know how to replace it.”
NHTSA complaint #10850923, filed 2016-03, 100,000 miles“2009 Ford Focus seat belt catches in seat tilt lever when adjusting seat and is cut. Belt replaced by dealer for $238. Occurred rarely when changing drivers. Belt replaced once.”
NHTSA complaint #10409411, filed 2011-06, 46,900 miles“My seat belt on the drivers side would not unlock after several minutes I looked more closely and I was able to unlock it...but now it will not lock ...it is not latching like a spring or something isnt working...I was stationary trying to exit my car at my apartment”
NHTSA complaint #11220764, filed 2019-06“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the passenger seat belt would not lock and remain secure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 187,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11169882, filed 2019-01, 187,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 14 | 1% |
| 2013 | 18 | 1% |
| 2012 | 43 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 13 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 22 | 1% |
| 2000 | 54 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford Focus
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
39 complaintsVehicle speed control
33 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsWheels
22 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
18 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsTires
17 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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