2016 Ford Fiesta vs 2016 Ford Mustang
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Ford Fiesta | 2016 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 178 | 376 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 110 | 167 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30 | 19–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,008 mi | 37,611 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fiesta | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 101 | 29 |
| Engine | 33 | 75 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 72 |
| Back Over Prevention | 0 | 52 |
| Structure | 8 | 28 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 20 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 28 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 22 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 17 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 14 |
| Overheating | 0 | 14 |
2016 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.