1990 Ford Tempo vs 1990 Nissan Stanza
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 | 1990 Ford Tempo | 1990 Nissan Stanza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 133 | 36 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 41 | 5 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 27 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Tempo | Nissan Stanza |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 46 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 28 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 1 |
| Steering | 12 | 1 |
| Power Train | 4 | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
1990 Ford Tempo
1990 Nissan Stanza
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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.