2006 Ford Mustang vs 2006 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 | 2006 Ford Mustang | 2006 Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 422 | 56 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 27 | 137 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 18–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,000 mi | 63,728 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 228 | 20 |
| Power Train | 32 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 0 |
| Structure | 30 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 29 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 31 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 28 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 5 |
| Water leaks | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2006 Ford Mustang
2006 Subaru Impreza
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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.