1995 Dodge Avenger vs 1995 Ford Escort
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 | 1995 Dodge Avenger | 1995 Ford Escort |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 196 | 576 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 64 | 81 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 75 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 20 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 22–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 99,650 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Avenger | Ford Escort |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 7 | 152 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 129 |
| Suspension | 59 | 37 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 67 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 54 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 48 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 36 | 23 |
| Power Train | 16 | 36 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 13 | 26 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Overheating | 0 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
1995 Dodge Avenger
1995 Ford Escort
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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.