1990 Ford Tempo vs 1990 Subaru Legacy
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 Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 133 | 81 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 41 | 14 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 27 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 20–22 |
| Median reported mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Tempo | Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 46 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 28 | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 2 |
| Structure | 2 | 19 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 0 | 19 |
| Power Train | 4 | 14 |
| Steering | 12 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
1990 Ford Tempo
1990 Subaru Legacy
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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.