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1995 Ford Taurus vs 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix

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 Taurus1995 Pontiac Grand Prix
NHTSA complaints1,205169
Recall campaigns10
Service bulletins (TSBs)12952
Investigations41
Crash reports6122
Fire reports554
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)19–2118–20
Median reported incident mileage92,121 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord TaurusPontiac Grand Prix
Power Train39431
Engine and Engine Cooling35211
Service Brakes, Hydraulic8441
Electrical System9515
Vehicle Speed Control8513
Suspension694
Air Bags5518
Structure558

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling920
Overheating550
Rust / corrosion290
Vibration / shaking270
Hesitation / surging200
Clunking / rattling140
Shifting problems120
Won’t start100

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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.