1992 Ford Mustang vs 1992 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 | 1992 Ford Mustang | 1992 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 69 | 98 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 43 | 16 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 21 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–22 | 26–38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 29 | 28 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 17 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 5 |
| Steering | 5 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 9 |
| Visibility | 3 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
1992 Ford Mustang
1992 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.