2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs 2005 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 | 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2005 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,649 | 705 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 646 | 46 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 97 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–25 | 18–20 |
| Median reported mileage | 63,200 mi | 51,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cobalt | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,143 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 323 | 225 |
| Air Bags | 71 | 235 |
| Power Train | 99 | 25 |
| Structure | 46 | 56 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 40 | 54 |
| Engine | 69 | 19 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 16 | 68 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 327 | 0 |
| Stalling | 158 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 125 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 71 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 35 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 30 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 17 | 0 |
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
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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.