Ford Mustang vs Pontiac Grand AM
The Pontiac Grand AM is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Ford Mustang. At EPA assumptions that is about $400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Mustang | Pontiac Grand AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 496 | 515 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 32 and 21 | 71 and 30 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 87,000 miles | 123,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 27 | 21 and 32 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 496 complaints for the Ford Mustang and 515 for the Pontiac Grand AM. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Ford Mustang, 2 for the Pontiac Grand AM.