1989 Ford Mustang vs 1989 Nissan 240SX
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 | 1989 Ford Mustang | 1989 Nissan 240SX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 109 | 36 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 27 | 9 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 33 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–22 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Nissan 240SX |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 46 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 20 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 6 |
| Seats | 8 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
1989 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.