2000 Ford Mustang vs 2000 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Ford Mustang | 2000 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 311 | 287 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 139 | 136 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 56 | 73 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–21 | 25–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,850 mi | 76,650 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 42 | 82 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 34 | 47 |
| Power Train | 40 | 30 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 38 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 40 | 13 |
| Seat Belts | 36 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 17 |
| Tires | 9 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 39 |
| Rust / corrosion | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
2000 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.