2016 Chevrolet Camaro vs 2016 Ford Mustang
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Chevrolet Camaro | 2016 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 141 | 376 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,709 | 167 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–25 | 19–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 21,000 mi | 37,611 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Camaro | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 31 | 72 |
| Engine | 22 | 75 |
| Power Train | 48 | 29 |
| Back Over Prevention | 0 | 52 |
| Steering | 22 | 12 |
| Structure | 5 | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 17 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 0 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 22 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 13 |
| Stalling | 9 | 28 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 22 |
| Shifting problems | 9 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 7 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 17 |
2016 Chevrolet Camaro
2016 Ford Mustang
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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.