2007 Ford Mustang vs 2007 Mazda RX-8
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 | 2007 Ford Mustang | 2007 Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 615 | 38 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 25 | 194 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–20 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 37,760 mi | 72,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Mazda RX-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 348 | 16 |
| Structure | 51 | 6 |
| Power Train | 35 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 43 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 2 |
| Tires | 28 | 0 |
| Suspension | 25 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 16 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 14 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
2007 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.