2017 Ford Fiesta vs 2017 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 | 2017 Ford Fiesta | 2017 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 73 | 264 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 92 | 155 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–31 | 18–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,000 mi | 41,050 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fiesta | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 0 | 63 |
| Power Train | 22 | 22 |
| Engine | 18 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 34 |
| Structure | 2 | 39 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 0 | 29 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 10 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 21 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2017 Ford Fiesta
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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.