2001 Ford Mustang vs 2001 Toyota Celica
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 | 2001 Ford Mustang | 2001 Toyota Celica |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 173 | 47 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 122 | 101 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 23–28 |
| Median reported mileage | 57,694 mi | 90,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Toyota Celica |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 22 | 3 |
| Power Train | 16 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 2 |
| Visibility | 11 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 8 |
2001 Ford Mustang
2001 Toyota Celica
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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.