2012 Ford Mustang vs 2012 Nissan Altima
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 | 2012 Ford Mustang | 2012 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 469 | 424 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 121 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–23 | 21–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 29,800 mi | 76,490 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 177 | 149 |
| Air Bags | 158 | 57 |
| Engine | 30 | 68 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 49 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 44 |
| Structure | 23 | 32 |
| Steering | 16 | 16 |
| Suspension | 16 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 26 | 30 |
| Stalling | 21 | 22 |
| Clunking / rattling | 20 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 20 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 18 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 20 |
2012 Ford Mustang
2012 Nissan Altima
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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.