2011 Ford Mustang vs 2011 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 | 2011 Ford Mustang | 2011 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 466 | 168 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 63 | 49 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–23 | 24–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 30,000 mi | 35,093 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 200 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 125 | 51 |
| Engine | 48 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 26 |
| Steering | 25 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 26 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 25 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 23 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
2011 Ford Mustang
2011 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.