1989 Ford Mustang vs 1989 Toyota Tercel
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 | 1989 Ford Mustang | 1989 Toyota Tercel |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 109 | 22 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 27 | 20 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 33 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–22 | 26–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Toyota Tercel |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 46 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 20 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 3 |
| Structure | 8 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 8 |
| Seats | 8 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
1989 Ford Mustang
1989 Toyota Tercel
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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.