1993 Buick Regal vs 1993 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 | 1993 Buick Regal | 1993 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 85 | 1,557 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 22 | 113 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 54 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 49 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 105,664 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Regal | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 638 |
| Power Train | 0 | 174 |
| Suspension | 2 | 164 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 156 |
| Visibility | 4 | 157 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 40 | 107 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 140 |
| Structure | 4 | 69 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 31 |
| Stalling | 0 | 100 |
| Overheating | 0 | 83 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 48 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 27 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 19 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 16 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 14 |
1993 Buick Regal
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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.