1988 Dodge Colt vs 1988 Ford Mustang
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 | 1988 Dodge Colt | 1988 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 25 | 108 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 0 | 27 |
| Investigations | 2 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 38 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–31 | 17–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Colt | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 0 | 56 |
| Seat Belts | 21 | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 16 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5 |
| Power Train | 2 | 3 |
| Visibility | 0 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
| Overheating | 0 | 5 |
1988 Dodge Colt
1988 Ford Mustang
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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.