1992 Ford Escort vs 1992 Mitsubishi Galant
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 Mitsubishi Galant |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 162 | 39 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 65 | 10 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–29 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escort | Mitsubishi Galant |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 36 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 35 | 2 |
| Power Train | 8 | 23 |
| Seat Belts | 28 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
1992 Ford Escort
1992 Mitsubishi Galant
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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.