1998 Ford Escort vs 1998 Hyundai Accent
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 | 1998 Ford Escort | 1998 Hyundai Accent |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 375 | 47 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 125 | 45 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 84 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 26–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escort | Hyundai Accent |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 75 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 49 | 15 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 8 |
| Power Train | 43 | 8 |
| Suspension | 50 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 32 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 | 11 |
| Steering | 17 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 25 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
1998 Ford Escort
1998 Hyundai Accent
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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.