1993 Chevrolet Cavalier vs 1993 Ford Mustang
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 | 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1993 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 146 | 101 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 15 | 55 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 29 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 17–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cavalier | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 53 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 31 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 41 | 11 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 16 |
| Power Train | 10 | 5 |
| Structure | 8 | 6 |
| Visibility | 5 | 8 |
| Seats | 8 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
1993 Chevrolet Cavalier
1993 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.