1986 Ford Thunderbird vs 1986 Nissan Maxima
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 | 1986 Ford Thunderbird | 1986 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 23 | 60 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 22 | 3 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 37 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Thunderbird | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 36 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 10 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 |
1986 Ford Thunderbird
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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.