2000 Ford Mustang vs 2000 Pontiac Sunfire
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 | 2000 Ford Mustang | 2000 Pontiac Sunfire |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 311 | 96 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 139 | 369 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 56 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–21 | 22–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,850 mi | 64,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Pontiac Sunfire |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 34 | 25 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 40 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 42 | 9 |
| Power Train | 40 | 10 |
| Seat Belts | 36 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 23 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 16 | 14 |
| Parking Brake | 26 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 17 |
| Rust / corrosion | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
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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.