1992 Ford Tempo vs 1992 Nissan Stanza
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 Tempo | 1992 Nissan Stanza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 176 | 33 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 57 | 23 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 21 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Tempo | Nissan Stanza |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 45 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 41 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 1 |
| Power Train | 12 | 3 |
| Steering | 11 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 0 |
1992 Ford Tempo
1992 Nissan Stanza
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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.