1994 Chevrolet Lumina vs 1994 Ford Thunderbird
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 | 1994 Chevrolet Lumina | 1994 Ford Thunderbird |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 126 | 300 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 30 | 95 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Lumina | Ford Thunderbird |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 48 | 75 |
| Power Train | 6 | 92 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 61 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 24 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 23 |
| Suspension | 10 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17 |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 8 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 31 |
| Overheating | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
1994 Chevrolet Lumina
1994 Ford Thunderbird
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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.