1992 Dodge Spirit vs 1992 Ford Taurus
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 | 1992 Dodge Spirit | 1992 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 58 | 681 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 41 | 83 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 52 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 22 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 101,377 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Spirit | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 217 |
| Power Train | 16 | 105 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 70 |
| Structure | 3 | 67 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 60 |
| Steering | 3 | 56 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 49 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 49 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 46 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 29 |
| Overheating | 0 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
1992 Dodge Spirit
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.