1992 Ford Taurus vs 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix
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 Ford Taurus | 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 681 | 114 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 83 | 14 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 52 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 22 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 101,377 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 217 | 14 |
| Power Train | 105 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 70 | 30 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 60 | 40 |
| Structure | 67 | 6 |
| Steering | 56 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 49 | 5 |
| Suspension | 48 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 46 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 29 | 6 |
| Overheating | 21 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 6 |
1992 Ford Taurus
1992 Pontiac Grand Prix
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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.