1987 Ford Mustang vs 1987 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1987 Ford Mustang | 1987 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 38 | 39 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 23 | 0 |
| Investigations | 6 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–24 | 24–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 2 | 21 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2 |
1987 Ford Mustang
1987 Honda Civic
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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.