2010 Ford Mustang vs 2010 Honda Civic
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 Ford Mustang | 2010 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 260 | 396 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 35 | 52 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 24–42 |
| Median reported mileage | 45,022 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 179 | 96 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 65 |
| Structure | 17 | 43 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 34 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 23 |
| Engine | 8 | 19 |
| Power Train | 13 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 15 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
2010 Ford Mustang
2010 Honda Civic
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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.