1997 Ford Mustang vs 1997 Saturn SC
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 | 1997 Ford Mustang | 1997 Saturn SC |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 176 | 33 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 167 | 6 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 25–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Saturn SC |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 38 | 5 |
| Power Train | 29 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 19 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 10 |
| Parking Brake | 15 | 0 |
| Suspension | 14 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
1997 Ford Mustang
1997 Saturn SC
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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.