1989 Ford Festiva vs 1989 Toyota Corolla
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 | 1989 Ford Festiva | 1989 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 47 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 21 | 19 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–35 | 22–28 |
| Median reported mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Festiva | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 38 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 5 |
| Power Train | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 3 |
| Seats | 0 | 2 |
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.