2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs 2003 Ford Thunderbird
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 | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2003 Ford Thunderbird |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 85 | 33 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 456 | 42 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,718 mi | 35,479 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Corvette | Ford Thunderbird |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 32 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 4 |
| Power Train | 11 | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 2 |
| Structure | 6 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
2003 Chevrolet Corvette
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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.