2016 Chevrolet Spark vs 2016 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 | 2016 Chevrolet Spark | 2016 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 28 | 370 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 754 | 167 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 33–119 | 19–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 37,306 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Spark | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 71 |
| Engine | 2 | 74 |
| Back Over Prevention | 0 | 52 |
| Power Train | 4 | 29 |
| Structure | 0 | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 17 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 0 | 25 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 27 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 21 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 16 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 14 |
| Overheating | 0 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
2016 Chevrolet Spark
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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.