1989 Ford Festiva vs 1989 Geo Metro
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 | 1989 Ford Festiva | 1989 Geo Metro |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 47 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 21 | 1 |
| Investigations | 3 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–35 | 47 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Festiva | Geo Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 38 | 4 |
| Structure | 0 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 0 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 0 | 2 |
1989 Ford Festiva
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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.