1993 Ford Probe vs 1993 Toyota Tercel
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 Ford Probe | 1993 Toyota Tercel |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 205 | 43 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 72 | 27 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–25 | 24–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Probe | Toyota Tercel |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 48 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 24 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 4 |
| Power Train | 17 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 12 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 11 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 20 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
1993 Ford Probe
1993 Toyota Tercel
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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.