1991 Ford Escort vs 1991 Saturn SL
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 | 1991 Ford Escort | 1991 Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 327 | 29 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 59 | 2 |
| Investigations | 6 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 61 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–28 | 24–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escort | Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 104 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 71 | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 59 | 0 |
| Power Train | 30 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 0 |
| Steering | 12 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 29 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
1991 Ford Escort
1991 Saturn SL
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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.