1997 Ford Mustang vs 1997 Honda Civic
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 | 1997 Ford Mustang | 1997 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 176 | 373 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 167 | 132 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 67 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 27–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 89,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 | 140 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 38 | 25 |
| Power Train | 29 | 25 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 38 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 30 |
| Visibility | 4 | 33 |
| Tires | 6 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 10 |
| Stalling | 10 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 16 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
1997 Ford Mustang
1997 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.