2005 Ford Mustang vs 2005 Scion TC
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 Ford Mustang | 2005 Scion TC |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 705 | 155 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 46 | 83 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 31 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 22–23 |
| Median reported mileage | 51,000 mi | 52,450 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Scion TC |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 235 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 225 | 3 |
| Structure | 56 | 31 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 68 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 54 | 8 |
| Visibility | 1 | 47 |
| Power Train | 25 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 29 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 17 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 12 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 9 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
2005 Ford Mustang
2005 Scion TC
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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.