1987 Ford Tempo vs 1987 Toyota Camry
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 | 1987 Ford Tempo | 1987 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 53 | 58 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 27 | 17 |
| Investigations | 6 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–25 | 24–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Tempo | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 28 | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 4 |
| Steering | 5 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
1987 Ford Tempo
1987 Toyota Camry
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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.