2012 Ford Fiesta vs 2012 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 | 2012 Ford Fiesta | 2012 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 616 | 469 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 86 | 62 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32 | 18–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,673 mi | 29,800 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fiesta | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 274 | 177 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 158 |
| Structure | 128 | 23 |
| Engine | 68 | 30 |
| Electrical System | 66 | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 40 | 35 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 56 | 0 |
| Steering | 13 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 115 | 15 |
| Stalling | 91 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 59 | 5 |
| Shifting problems | 34 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 18 |
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 20 |
| Rust / corrosion | 19 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 26 |
2012 Ford Fiesta
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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.