1993 Ford Tempo vs 1993 Geo Prizm
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 Tempo | 1993 Geo Prizm |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 227 | 77 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 67 | 4 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 24–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Tempo | Geo Prizm |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 61 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 61 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 27 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 5 |
| Power Train | 21 | 1 |
| Visibility | 7 | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 39 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 7 |
1993 Ford Tempo
1993 Geo Prizm
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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.