1992 Chevrolet Lumina 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 Chevrolet Lumina | 1992 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 342 | 681 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 14 | 83 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 52 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 22 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 101,377 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Lumina | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | 217 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 158 | 60 |
| Power Train | 25 | 105 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 70 |
| Structure | 15 | 67 |
| Steering | 13 | 56 |
| Suspension | 12 | 48 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 49 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 42 | 29 |
| Brake problems | 21 | 7 |
| Stalling | 17 | 46 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 0 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
1992 Chevrolet Lumina
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.