1993 Chevrolet Lumina vs 1993 Ford Taurus
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 | 1993 Chevrolet Lumina | 1993 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 243 | 1,557 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 19 | 113 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 54 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 49 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 105,664 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Lumina | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 638 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 132 | 107 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 156 |
| Power Train | 9 | 174 |
| Suspension | 7 | 164 |
| Visibility | 8 | 157 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 140 |
| Structure | 6 | 69 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 24 | 31 |
| Brake problems | 15 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 100 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 48 |
| Overheating | 0 | 83 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 27 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 19 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 16 |
1993 Chevrolet Lumina
1993 Ford Taurus
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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.