1992 Ford Escort vs 1992 Saturn SL
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 Ford Escort | 1992 Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 162 | 123 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 65 | 2 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–29 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escort | Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 28 | 29 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 16 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 24 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 35 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 6 |
| Power Train | 8 | 13 |
| Seats | 2 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
1992 Ford Escort
1992 Saturn SL
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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.