2020 Chevrolet Spark vs 2020 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 | 2020 Chevrolet Spark | 2020 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 120 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 539 | 184 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 33 | 18–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 24,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Spark | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 25 |
| Engine | 3 | 25 |
| Power Train | 0 | 25 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 15 |
| Back Over Prevention | 0 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 7 |
| Structure | 0 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 11 |
| Stalling | 0 | 9 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
| Overheating | 0 | 5 |
2020 Chevrolet Spark
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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.