2003 Ford Mustang vs 2003 Hyundai Tiburon
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 | 2003 Ford Mustang | 2003 Hyundai Tiburon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 145 | 328 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 59 | 110 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 33 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 18,300 mi | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Hyundai Tiburon |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 15 | 164 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 71 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 39 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 34 |
| Seat Belts | 16 | 23 |
| Suspension | 9 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 35 | 19 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 37 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
2003 Ford Mustang
2003 Hyundai Tiburon
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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.