2021 Ford Mustang Mach E vs 2021 Honda HR-V
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 | 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E | 2021 Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 343 | 63 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 324 | 41 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 93–100 | 28–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 30,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang Mach E | Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 151 | 15 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 104 | 7 |
| Power Train | 50 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 47 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 37 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 5 |
| Lane Departure | 31 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 25 | 0 |
| Stalling | 17 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
2021 Ford Mustang Mach E
2021 Honda HR-V
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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.