1995 Ford Escort vs 1995 Kia Sephia
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 Escort | 1995 Kia Sephia |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 576 | 64 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 9 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 75 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 20 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–29 | 22–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 99,650 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escort | Kia Sephia |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 152 | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 129 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 67 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 54 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 48 | 4 |
| Power Train | 36 | 12 |
| Suspension | 37 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 26 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
1995 Ford Escort
1995 Kia Sephia
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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.