2009 Ford Mustang vs 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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 | 2009 Ford Mustang | 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 181 | 42 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 27 | 32 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–20 | 19–23 |
| Median reported mileage | 40,000 mi | 67,035 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 135 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 27 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 6 |
| Power Train | 7 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
2009 Ford Mustang
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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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.