1986 Ford Mustang vs 1986 Honda Civic
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.
| Metric | 1986 Ford Mustang | 1986 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 30 | 35 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 22 | 0 |
| Investigations | 5 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 24–34 |
| Median reported mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 6 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 3 |
| Power Train | 1 | 5 |
| Structure | 1 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 3 |
1986 Ford Mustang
1986 Honda Civic
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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.