1999 Ford Mustang vs 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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 Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 213 | 120 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 190 | 46 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 50 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 19–23 |
| Median reported mileage | 60,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 25 | 25 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 32 | 3 |
| Structure | 9 | 24 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 3 |
| Steering | 10 | 13 |
| Parking Brake | 21 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 22 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
1999 Ford Mustang
1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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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.