Ford Mustang vs Toyota Camry
For 2005–2022 models, the Toyota Camry has 14.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 32.8 for the Ford Mustang. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Ford Mustang
32.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
2.2× the Toyota Camry’s rate
- Complaints
- 5,363
- Sold
- 1,634,204
- Recall campaigns
- 42
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Most complaints: 2011–2012. Fewest: 2019–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 50,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 56,200 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 49,350 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 49,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 17,115 mi
Toyota Camry
14.6 complaints per 10,000 sold
55% fewer than the Ford Mustang
- Complaints
- 9,918
- Sold
- 6,811,248
- Recall campaigns
- 34
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2007–2009 and 2018. Fewest: 2006, 2016–2017 and 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 64,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 37,700 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 70,377 mi
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 98,191 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 30,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Ford Mustang or the Toyota Camry?
For 2005–2022 models, the Toyota Camry has 14.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Ford Mustang has 32.8, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Ford Mustang?
The most-reported problem on the Ford Mustang is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 50,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota Camry?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota Camry is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 64,000 miles.
Which Ford Mustang and Toyota Camry years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Ford Mustang: 2011–2012; Toyota Camry: 2007–2009 and 2018.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.