1998 Acura Integra vs 1998 Ford Mustang
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 | 1998 Acura Integra | 1998 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 21 | 236 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 32 | 173 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 44 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24 | 18–21 |
| Median reported mileage | — | 88,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura Integra | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 40 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 29 |
| Steering | 3 | 22 |
| Power Train | 1 | 21 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 18 |
| Suspension | 2 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
1998 Acura Integra
1998 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.