2005 Acura RSX vs 2005 Ford Mustang
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 | 2005 Acura RSX | 2005 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 32 | 705 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 25 | 46 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 51,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RSX | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 235 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 225 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 68 |
| Structure | 0 | 56 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 54 |
| Suspension | 13 | 20 |
| Power Train | 2 | 25 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 11 |
| Stalling | 0 | 29 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 13 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 12 |
| Overheating | 0 | 11 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 7 |
2005 Acura RSX
2005 Ford Mustang
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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.