1998 Ford Mustang vs 1998 Pontiac Sunfire
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Ford Mustang | 1998 Pontiac Sunfire |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 236 | 120 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 173 | 101 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 44 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 88,900 mi | 71,621 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Pontiac Sunfire |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 40 | 32 |
| Steering | 22 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 21 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 29 | 3 |
| Power Train | 21 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 13 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
1998 Ford Mustang
1998 Pontiac Sunfire
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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.