1994 Honda Accord vs 1994 Lexus ES300
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 Honda Accord | 1994 Lexus ES300 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 369 | 39 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 73 | 30 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 76 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 119,200 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Lexus ES300 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 84 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 58 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 46 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 4 |
| Tires | 25 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 4 |
| Power Train | 21 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
1994 Honda Accord
1994 Lexus ES300
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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.