1994 Ford Tempo vs 1994 Saturn SL
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1994 Ford Tempo | 1994 Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 161 | 286 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 63 | 2 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 52 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Tempo | Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 36 | 49 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 45 | 38 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 44 |
| Seats | 3 | 48 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 37 |
| Power Train | 8 | 35 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 23 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 24 | 10 |
| Rust / corrosion | 14 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
1994 Ford Tempo
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.