1994 Ford Escort vs 1994 Saturn SL
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 | 1994 Ford Escort | 1994 Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 279 | 286 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 2 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 51 | 52 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–29 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escort | Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 79 | 49 |
| Air Bags | 54 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | 38 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 | 44 |
| Power Train | 19 | 35 |
| Seats | 6 | 48 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 23 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 14 | 10 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
1994 Ford Escort
1994 Saturn SL
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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.