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Research · 31 model years

Ford MustangEvery model year, 1996–2026

Across the 31 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 235 recall campaigns and 8,689 owner complaints for the Ford Mustang. The 2005 model year has the most complaints (868).

01 —Model years

Ford Mustang years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
20265825 of 518
202562015 of 518
2024128555 of 518
202361555 of 523
202295045 of 523
202165545 of 523
20208122135 of 523
2019615235 of 523
2018419685 of 523
20176268145 of 522
20165380135 of 522
201511439265 of 522
20144359304 of 521
20136271164 of 521
20127469204 of 521
2011546620Not rated21
2010626113Not rated19
2009618117Not rated18
2008834721Not rated18
2007961546Not rated18
2006957529Not rated19
2005986840Not rated19
2004613024Not rated18
2003627123Not rated18
2002620926Not rated20
2001828053Not rated18
2000944666Not rated18
19991029756Not rated18
19981432051Not rated18
19971123019Not rated19
19961230420Not rated19
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 2, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
1996304
1997230
1998320
1999297
2000446
2001280
2002209
2003271
2004130
2005868
2006575
2007615
2008347
2009181
2010261
2011466
2012469
2013271
2014359
2015439
2016380
2017268
2018196
2019152
2020122
202155
202250
202315
202485
202520
20268

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Mustang years with the most complaints
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 2, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2026 Mustang

5 campaigns

Electrical system: wiring

Remedy pending

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

Electrical systemReported Aug 25, 2026NHTSA 26V547000

Engine and engine cooling: hard parts internal

Remedy pending

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.

Engine and engine coolingReported Aug 25, 2026NHTSA 26V548000

Visibility: windshield wiper

Free remedy

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles. During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.

VisibilityReported Jun 30, 2026NHTSA 26V418000
All 2026 recalls
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 2, 2026
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