1987 Ford Thunderbird vs 1987 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 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1987 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 61 | 176 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 23 | 3 |
| Investigations | 5 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 18 | 97 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 18–19 |
| Median reported mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Thunderbird | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 100 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 22 |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 15 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 | 6 |
| Power Train | 1 | 5 |
1987 Ford Thunderbird
1987 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.