1995 Ford Contour vs 1995 Toyota Corolla
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 Ford Contour | 1995 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 891 | 176 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 223 | 46 |
| Investigations | 7 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 39 | 53 |
| Fire reports | 65 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 25–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Contour | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 224 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 180 | 18 |
| Power Train | 126 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 44 | 54 |
| Suspension | 83 | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 83 | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 72 | 20 |
| Steering | 76 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 68 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 62 | 0 |
| Stalling | 58 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 18 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 0 |
1995 Ford Contour
1995 Toyota Corolla
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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.