2002 Ford Explorer vs 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
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 | 2002 Ford Explorer | 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 3,294 | 238 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 258 | 601 |
| Investigations | 7 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 144 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 57 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–17 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,300 mi | 48,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Oldsmobile Bravada |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1,502 | 53 |
| Structure | 486 | 15 |
| Suspension | 421 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 163 | 46 |
| Electrical System | 148 | 47 |
| Air Bags | 162 | 12 |
| Steering | 155 | 14 |
| Visibility | 129 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 138 | 34 |
| Shifting problems | 111 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 98 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 77 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 74 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 66 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 61 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 47 | 6 |
2002 Ford Explorer
2002 Oldsmobile Bravada
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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.