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1995 Ford Contour vs 1995 Honda Accord

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.

Metric1995 Ford Contour1995 Honda Accord
NHTSA complaints891543
Recall campaigns10
Service bulletins (TSBs)22377
Investigations72
Crash reports3983
Fire reports656
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)21–2519–25
Median reported incident mileage100,000 mi115,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord ContourHonda Accord
Engine and Engine Cooling22443
Air Bags44211
Electrical System18043
Service Brakes, Hydraulic72122
Power Train12618
Suspension838
Fuel System, Gasoline835
Steering763

Symptoms owners describe

Overheating680
Electrical failures620
Stalling5811
Steering problems180
Loss of power160
Brake problems156
Vibration / shaking157
Check engine light140

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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.