2006 Acura RSX vs 2006 Ford Mustang
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 | 2006 Acura RSX | 2006 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 24 | 422 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 16 | 27 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 55,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RSX | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 228 |
| Power Train | 5 | 32 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 35 |
| Structure | 4 | 30 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 31 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 29 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 16 |
| Suspension | 5 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 28 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 15 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 11 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2006 Acura RSX
2006 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.