Ford Mustang vs Honda Accord
For 2005–2022 models, the Honda Accord has 21.0 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
1.6× the Honda Accord’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
Honda Accord
21.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
36% fewer than the Ford Mustang
- Complaints
- 11,699
- Sold
- 5,581,915
- Recall campaigns
- 38
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 4
Most complaints: 2008, 2013 and 2018–2019. Fewest: 2006–2007, 2012 and 2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 95,870 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 67,500 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 95,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 15,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 31,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Ford Mustang or the Honda Accord?
For 2005–2022 models, the Honda Accord has 21.0 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 Honda Accord?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Accord is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 95,870 miles.
Which Ford Mustang and Honda Accord years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Ford Mustang: 2011–2012; Honda Accord: 2008, 2013 and 2018–2019.
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.