1989 Dodge Spirit vs 1989 Ford Taurus
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 | 1989 Dodge Spirit | 1989 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 21 | 562 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 28 | 54 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 86 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Spirit | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | 142 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 118 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 97 |
| Structure | 0 | 66 |
| Power Train | 5 | 52 |
| Steering | 1 | 53 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 34 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 33 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 25 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Overheating | 0 | 8 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
1989 Dodge Spirit
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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.