1986 Ford Tempo vs 1986 Nissan Maxima
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 | 1986 Ford Tempo | 1986 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 31 | 60 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 25 | 3 |
| Investigations | 8 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 37 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–34 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Tempo | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 36 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 10 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5 |
| Power Train | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
1986 Ford Tempo
1986 Nissan Maxima
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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.