1992 Buick Regal vs 1992 Ford Taurus
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 Buick Regal | 1992 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 144 | 681 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 13 | 83 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 52 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 22 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 101,377 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Regal | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 217 |
| Power Train | 19 | 105 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 54 | 60 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 70 |
| Structure | 7 | 67 |
| Steering | 8 | 56 |
| Suspension | 5 | 48 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 49 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 13 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 29 |
| Stalling | 5 | 46 |
| Overheating | 0 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
1992 Buick Regal
1992 Ford Taurus
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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.