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1995 Ford Escort vs 1995 Hyundai Elantra

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.

Metric1995 Ford Escort1995 Hyundai Elantra
NHTSA complaints576112
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)8116
Investigations12
Crash reports7526
Fire reports205
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)22–2921–22
Median reported incident mileage99,650 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord EscortHyundai Elantra
Seat Belts1526
Fuel System, Gasoline1293
Air Bags6735
Engine and Engine Cooling5420
Electrical System4814
Power Train3619
Suspension377
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2313

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling260
Hesitation / surging70
Vibration / shaking70
Overheating70
Rust / corrosion50
Airbag warning light015

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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.