1994 Ford Taurus vs 1994 Nissan Maxima
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 Taurus | 1994 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 923 | 89 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 116 | 27 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 51 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 23 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 95,858 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Taurus | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 289 | 18 |
| Power Train | 269 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 81 | 4 |
| Structure | 64 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 48 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 61 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 52 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 50 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 72 | 0 |
| Overheating | 40 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 23 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 22 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 17 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
1994 Ford Taurus
1994 Nissan Maxima
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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.