1992 Acura Legend vs 1992 Ford Escort
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1992 Acura Legend | 1992 Ford Escort |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 75 | 162 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 6 | 65 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 17 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 23–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura Legend | Ford Escort |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 36 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 35 |
| Equipment | 32 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 28 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 22 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 0 | 14 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
1992 Acura Legend
1992 Ford Escort
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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.