1992 Ford Escort vs 1992 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1992 Ford Escort | 1992 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 162 | 206 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 65 | 19 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 41 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–29 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 125,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escort | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 36 | 26 |
| Seat Belts | 28 | 24 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 35 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 34 |
| Power Train | 8 | 25 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 14 |
1992 Ford Escort
1992 Honda Accord
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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.