2003 Ford Mustang vs 2003 Subaru Impreza
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 | 2003 Ford Mustang | 2003 Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 145 | 62 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 59 | 143 |
| Investigations | 3 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 18,300 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 39 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 16 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 13 |
| Power Train | 15 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 35 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
2003 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.