2011 Ford Mustang vs 2011 Nissan Altima
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 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 466 | 241 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 63 | 131 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–23 | 21–33 |
| Median reported mileage | 30,000 mi | 74,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 200 | 68 |
| Air Bags | 125 | 21 |
| Engine | 48 | 36 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 31 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 9 |
| Steering | 25 | 12 |
| Structure | 10 | 27 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 26 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 25 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 23 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 6 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
2011 Ford Mustang
2011 Nissan Altima
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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.