Ford Mustang: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year
Of 30 model years of the Ford Mustang on record, 2024 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (42, most often about electrical system). It also has the most recall campaigns (12). 2007 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (9).
How to read this
Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury | Most reported | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 19 MPG |
| 2025 | 6 | 18 | 1 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 19 MPG |
| 2024 | 12 | 42 | 3 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 MPG |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 23 MPG |
| 2022 | 9 | 40 | 3 | STEERING | 23 MPG |
| 2021 | 6 | 40 | 1 | FUEL SYSTEM | 25 MPG |
| 2020 | 8 | 40 | 3 | POWER TRAIN | 23 MPG |
| 2019 | 6 | 40 | 0 | ENGINE | 23 MPG |
| 2018 | 4 | 40 | 1 | ENGINE | 23 MPG |
| 2017 | 6 | 40 | 2 | SEAT BELTS | 23 MPG |
| 2016 | 5 | 40 | 1 | ENGINE | 25 MPG |
| 2015 | 11 | 40 | 4 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 25 MPG |
| 2014 | 4 | 40 | 6 | POWER TRAIN | 23 MPG |
| 2013 | 6 | 40 | 5 | POWER TRAIN | 23 MPG |
| 2012 | 7 | 40 | 4 | POWER TRAIN | 23 MPG |
| 2011 | 5 | 40 | 3 | AIR BAGS | 23 MPG |
| 2010 | 6 | 40 | 5 | AIR BAGS | 19 MPG |
| 2009 | 6 | 40 | 4 | AIR BAGS | 19 MPG |
| 2008 | 8 | 40 | 5 | AIR BAGS | 19 MPG |
| 2007 | 9 | 40 | 9 | AIR BAGS | 19 MPG |
| 2006 | 9 | 40 | 5 | AIR BAGS | 19 MPG |
| 2005 | 9 | 40 | 5 | AIR BAGS | 19 MPG |
| 2004 | 6 | 40 | 7 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 18 MPG |
| 2003 | 6 | 40 | 6 | SEAT BELTS | 18 MPG |
| 2002 | 6 | 40 | 8 | ENGINE | 20 MPG |
| 2001 | 8 | 40 | 5 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 18 MPG |
| 2000 | 9 | 40 | 8 | SEAT BELTS | 18 MPG |
| 1967 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1966 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 1965 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.
All years of the Ford MustangQuestions
- Which Ford Mustang year has the most complaints?
- Of 30 model years of the Ford Mustang on record, 2024 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (42, most often about electrical system).
- Which Ford Mustang year has the most recalls?
- 2024 has the most recall campaigns (12).
- Which Ford Mustang years have no complaints or recalls on record?
- 2026, 2023, 1967, 1966, 1965. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
- How is this comparison made?
- We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.