1998 Ford Mustang vs 1998 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 | 1998 Ford Mustang | 1998 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 236 | 435 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 173 | 140 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 44 | 81 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 88,900 mi | 98,351 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 | 96 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 88 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 40 | 53 |
| Power Train | 21 | 49 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 29 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 29 | 8 |
| Structure | 8 | 26 |
| Steering | 22 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 13 | 45 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 6 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
1998 Ford Mustang
1998 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.