1994 Ford Escort vs 1994 Mitsubishi Galant
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 | 1994 Ford Escort | 1994 Mitsubishi Galant |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 279 | 198 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 39 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 51 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–29 | 20–23 |
| Median reported mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escort | Mitsubishi Galant |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 54 | 35 |
| Seat Belts | 79 | 9 |
| Suspension | 18 | 57 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | 17 |
| Power Train | 19 | 25 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 | 19 |
| Visibility | 14 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 14 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
1994 Ford Escort
1994 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.