2001 Ford Mustang vs 2001 Honda Prelude
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 | 2001 Ford Mustang | 2001 Honda Prelude |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 173 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 122 | 58 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,694 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Honda Prelude |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 26 | 1 |
| Power Train | 16 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 22 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 0 |
| Visibility | 11 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2001 Ford Mustang
2001 Honda Prelude
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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.