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1993 Ford Taurus vs 1993 Hyundai Sonata

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.

Metric1993 Ford Taurus1993 Hyundai Sonata
NHTSA complaints1,55726
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)11314
Investigations80
Crash reports541
Fire reports490
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)20–2118–20
Median reported incident mileage105,664 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord TaurusHyundai Sonata
Engine and Engine Cooling6389
Power Train1749
Suspension1640
Electrical System1567
Visibility1571
Exterior Lighting1401
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1072
Structure690

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling1000
Overheating830
Vibration / shaking480
Rust / corrosion310
Hesitation / surging270
Electrical failures190
Clunking / rattling160
Check engine light140

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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.