2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vs 2009 Ford Mustang
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 | 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 710 | 181 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,005 | 27 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 59 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–29 | 16–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Cobalt | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 226 | 1 |
| Steering | 206 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 72 | 135 |
| Electrical System | 151 | 7 |
| Engine | 39 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 36 | 1 |
| Power Train | 29 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 61 | 0 |
| Stalling | 43 | 5 |
| Steering problems | 42 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 18 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 14 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
2009 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.