2000 Ford Mustang vs 2000 Suzuki Esteem
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 | 2000 Ford Mustang | 2000 Suzuki Esteem |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 311 | 26 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 139 | 7 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 56 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–21 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,850 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Suzuki Esteem |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 42 | 2 |
| Power Train | 40 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 40 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 36 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 34 | 4 |
| Structure | 18 | 9 |
| Parking Brake | 26 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 19 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 13 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 0 |
2000 Ford Mustang
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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.