1988 Ford Mustang vs 1988 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 | 1988 Ford Mustang | 1988 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 108 | 46 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 27 | 4 |
| Investigations | 5 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 38 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–24 | 23–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 56 | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 13 |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 4 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
1988 Ford Mustang
1988 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.