1994 Ford Probe vs 1994 Pontiac Sunbird
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 Probe | 1994 Pontiac Sunbird |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 166 | 42 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 89 | 19 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 20–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Probe | Pontiac Sunbird |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 | 13 |
| Power Train | 29 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 0 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
1994 Ford Probe
1994 Pontiac Sunbird
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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.