1988 Ford Taurus vs 1988 Mazda 929
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1988 Ford Taurus | 1988 Mazda 929 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 333 | 34 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 54 | 6 |
| Investigations | 8 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 51 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Mazda 929 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 94 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 67 | 1 |
| Structure | 51 | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 33 | 10 |
| Power Train | 37 | 2 |
| Steering | 26 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 27 | 0 |
| Stalling | 24 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 23 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
1988 Ford Taurus
1988 Mazda 929
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.