2002 Ford Mustang vs 2002 Pontiac Firebird
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 | 2002 Ford Mustang | 2002 Pontiac Firebird |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 118 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 72 | 336 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,901 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Pontiac Firebird |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 0 |
| Structure | 10 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 5 |
| Power Train | 7 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2002 Ford Mustang
2002 Pontiac Firebird
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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.