1999 Ford Mustang vs 1999 Jaguar XK8
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Ford Mustang | 1999 Jaguar XK8 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 213 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 190 | 36 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 50 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 55,100 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Jaguar XK8 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 32 | 1 |
| Power Train | 25 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 3 |
| Parking Brake | 21 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 19 | 0 |
| Tires | 11 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 22 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
1999 Ford Mustang
1999 Jaguar XK8
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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.