2015–2026 · 12 model years · 83 recalls

Ford Mustang problems by year

We don't rate the Ford Mustang yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2015 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (602). Owners complain most about body, glass & interior. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Body, glass & interior397
Electrical system329
Engine & cooling306
Driver-assist & stability276
Transmission & drivetrain111
Brakes58

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2026.

Every Ford Mustang year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2026 MustangNot rated yet13526
2025 MustangNot rated yet31626
2024 MustangNot rated yet1401226
2023 MustangNot rated yet28625
2022 MustangNot rated yet77925
2021 MustangNot rated yet67625
2020 MustangNot rated yet188825
2019 MustangNot rated yet202625
2018 MustangNot rated yet250325
2017 MustangNot rated yet347624
2016 MustangNot rated yet504525
2015 MustangNot rated yet6021125

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Ford Mustang problems?

Owners complain most about body, glass & interior, electrical system, engine & cooling.

Which Ford Mustang year has the most recalls?

The 2024, with 12 recalls on record with NHTSA.