2008 Ford Mustang vs 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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 | 2008 Ford Mustang | 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 347 | 71 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 35 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–20 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 38,000 mi | 71,937 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 240 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 50 |
| Power Train | 30 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 3 |
| Structure | 15 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 8 |
| Engine | 6 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 13 |
2008 Ford Mustang
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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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.