1997 Ford Mustang vs 1997 Geo Prizm
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 | 1997 Ford Mustang | 1997 Geo Prizm |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 176 | 50 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 167 | 18 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Geo Prizm |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 38 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 19 | 17 |
| Power Train | 29 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 15 |
| Suspension | 14 | 3 |
| Parking Brake | 15 | 1 |
| Steering | 8 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
1997 Ford Mustang
1997 Geo Prizm
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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.