2002 Acura RSX vs 2002 Ford Mustang
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 | 2002 Acura RSX | 2002 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 76 | 118 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 115 | 72 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–26 | 18–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,000 mi | 45,901 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RSX | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 22 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 20 |
| Power Train | 20 | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 13 |
| Structure | 5 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 15 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2002 Acura RSX
2002 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.