2001 Ford Mustang vs 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio
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 Volkswagen Cabrio |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 173 | 38 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 122 | 129 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 22–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,694 mi | 43,867 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Volkswagen Cabrio |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 26 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 22 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 4 |
| Power Train | 16 | 3 |
| Visibility | 11 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2001 Ford Mustang
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio
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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.