1995 Buick Skylark vs 1995 Ford Escort
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 | 1995 Buick Skylark | 1995 Ford Escort |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 85 | 576 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 58 | 81 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 75 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 20 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 22–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 99,650 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Skylark | Ford Escort |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 3 | 152 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 129 |
| Electrical System | 31 | 48 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 67 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 54 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 23 |
| Power Train | 4 | 36 |
| Suspension | 0 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 26 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
| Overheating | 0 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
1995 Buick Skylark
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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.