2019 Ford Fiesta vs 2019 Ford Mustang
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Ford Fiesta | 2019 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 100 | 148 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 41 | 184 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–31 | 18–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,500 mi | 23,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fiesta | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 50 |
| Power Train | 21 | 28 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 32 |
| Back Over Prevention | 30 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11 |
| Structure | 2 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 27 |
| Stalling | 0 | 13 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 13 |
| Overheating | 0 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2019 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.