1989 Ford Festiva vs 1989 Nissan 240SX
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 Ford Festiva | 1989 Nissan 240SX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 47 | 36 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 21 | 9 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–35 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Festiva | Nissan 240SX |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 38 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 3 |
| Steering | 0 | 3 |
| Visibility | 0 | 3 |
1989 Ford Festiva
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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.