1999 Ford Mustang vs 1999 Hyundai Tiburon
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 | 1999 Ford Mustang | 1999 Hyundai Tiburon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 213 | 26 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 190 | 53 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 50 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Hyundai Tiburon |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 32 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 3 |
| Power Train | 25 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 19 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 21 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 22 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
1999 Ford Mustang
1999 Hyundai Tiburon
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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.