1989 Ford Taurus vs 1989 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 | 1989 Ford Taurus | 1989 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 562 | 62 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 54 | 7 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 86 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 142 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 118 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 97 | 2 |
| Structure | 66 | 3 |
| Power Train | 52 | 9 |
| Steering | 53 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 26 | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 34 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 33 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 25 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 21 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
1989 Ford Taurus
1989 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.