2004 BMW M3 vs 2004 Ford Mustang
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 | 2004 BMW M3 | 2004 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 31 | 116 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 25 | 33 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 17–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,994 mi | 13,892 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW M3 | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 9 |
| Power Train | 6 | 9 |
| Visibility | 6 | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 | 7 |
| Structure | 3 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6 |
| Tires | 1 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 6 |
2004 BMW M3
2004 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.