1990 Ford Mustang vs 1990 Nissan Sentra
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 | 1990 Ford Mustang | 1990 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 85 | 39 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 33 | 3 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 30 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–23 | 25–28 |
| Median reported mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 35 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 1 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
1990 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.