MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Ford Mustang Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 2,072 total NHTSA owner complaints and 81 federal recall campaigns for the Ford Mustang.
Best Mustang Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Mustang Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mustang | 6.8 / 10 | 14(2.5/10k) | 5 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Mustang | 5.3 / 10 | 73(13.3/10k) | 11 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Mustang | 7.5 / 10 | 00 | 6 | Low Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Mustang | 5.4 / 10 | 49(8.9/10k) | 9 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Mustang | 6 / 10 | 55(10/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Mustang | 3.9 / 10 | 118(21.5/10k) | 8 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Mustang | 4.8 / 10 | 144(26.2/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Mustang | 3.9 / 10 | 187(34/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Mustang | 3.1 / 10 | 264(48/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Mustang | 3.3 / 10 | 373(67.8/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Mustang | 2.9 / 10 | 436(79.3/10k) | 11 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Mustang | 2.6 / 10 | 359(65.3/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |