1990 Ford Mustang vs 1990 Hyundai Excel
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1990 Ford Mustang | 1990 Hyundai Excel |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 85 | 38 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 33 | 7 |
| Investigations | 3 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 30 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–23 | 26–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Hyundai Excel |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 35 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 8 |
| Power Train | 5 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 5 |
| Visibility | 2 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 1 |
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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.