2001 Ford Mustang vs 2001 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 | 2001 Ford Mustang | 2001 Suzuki Esteem |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 173 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 122 | 5 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,694 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Suzuki Esteem |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 22 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 1 |
| Power Train | 16 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2001 Ford Mustang
2001 Suzuki Esteem
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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.