Ford Mustang vs Honda Civic
For 2005–2022 models, the Honda Civic has 17.1 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
1.9× the Honda Civic’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 Civic
17.1 complaints per 10,000 sold
48% fewer than the Ford Mustang
- Complaints
- 9,302
- Sold
- 5,429,658
- Recall campaigns
- 37
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2006–2007, 2016 and 2022. Fewest: 2005, 2011 and 2020–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 83,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 40,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 41,000 mi
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 46,600 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 31,307 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Ford Mustang or the Honda Civic?
For 2005–2022 models, the Honda Civic has 17.1 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 Civic?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Civic is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 83,000 miles.
Which Ford Mustang and Honda Civic years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Ford Mustang: 2011–2012; Honda Civic: 2006–2007, 2016 and 2022.
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.