2010 Chevrolet Cobalt vs 2010 Ford Mustang
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 | 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2010 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 573 | 260 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,137 | 35 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–29 | 17–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,938 mi | 45,022 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cobalt | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 76 | 179 |
| Steering | 239 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 125 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 101 | 5 |
| Engine | 38 | 8 |
| Power Train | 31 | 13 |
| Structure | 13 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 43 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 41 | 0 |
| Stalling | 35 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 26 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 22 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 14 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 0 |
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
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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.