1994 Ford Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird | 1994 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 300 | 89 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 95 | 27 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Thunderbird | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 92 | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 75 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 61 | 18 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 4 |
| Visibility | 8 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 31 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
1994 Ford Thunderbird
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.