1992 Ford Tempo vs 1992 Lexus ES300
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 Tempo | 1992 Lexus ES300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 176 | 37 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 57 | 26 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 21 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Tempo | Lexus ES300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 45 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 41 | 1 |
| Power Train | 12 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 2 |
| Steering | 11 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 0 |
1992 Ford Tempo
1992 Lexus ES300
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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.