1994 Ford Probe vs 1994 Nissan Sentra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1994 Ford Probe | 1994 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 166 | 99 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 89 | 26 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 23–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Probe | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 | 15 |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 27 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 11 |
| Power Train | 29 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 7 |
| Steering | 7 | 5 |
| Parking Brake | 11 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 7 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
1994 Ford Probe
1994 Nissan Sentra
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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.