Ford Mustang Convertible vs Oldsmobile 98
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford Mustang Convertible | Oldsmobile 98 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 170 | 417 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2003 | 1975–1999 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 1997 |
| Crashes reported | 18 | 31 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 10 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 31 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.1% | 17.3% |
Ford Mustang Convertible by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
42
24.7%
Body & Structure
14
8.2%
Electrical System
11
6.5%
Airbags
11
6.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
11
6.5%
Seat Belts
11
6.5%
Suspension
10
5.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
5.3%
Oldsmobile 98 by year
What breaks
Brakes
83
19.9%
Electrical System
45
10.8%
Engine & Cooling
40
9.6%
Airbags
33
7.9%
Seat Belts
33
7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
25
6.0%
Steering
22
5.3%
Body & Structure
16
3.8%