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1995 Ford Explorer vs 1995 Nissan Quest

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1995 Ford Explorer1995 Nissan Quest
NHTSA complaints843167
Recall campaigns21
Service bulletins (TSBs)19146
Investigations63
Crash reports869
Fire reports323
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)15–1818
Median reported mileage122,000 mi100,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord ExplorerNissan Quest
Tires2054
Power Train11912
Suspension934
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7512
Engine and Engine Cooling4542
Vehicle Speed Control811
Seat Belts5917
Electrical System558

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling4217
Vibration / shaking260
Brake problems140
Clunking / rattling100
Check engine light80
Hesitation / surging70
Electrical failures70
Rust / corrosion70

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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.