MYRModel Year Report

2003 Ford Mustang GT

● Typical for this model
2003 Ford Mustang GT
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:55:08.327Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Mustang GT Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1996: 32 complaints 1996 1997: 23 complaints 1998: 53 complaints 1998 1999: 36 complaints 2000: 64 complaints 2000 2001: 59 complaints 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 163 complaints 2006: 151 complaints 2006
2003: 51 complaints
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YearComplaints
199632
199723
199853
199936
200064
200159
200248
200351
200414
2005163
2006151

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 31%

31% of complaints: power train — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 22%

22% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

INJURY
SEAT BELTS 12%

12% of complaints: seat belts — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

Show complaint excerpts

TAKATA RECALL PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKED UP NOW DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT ACTING UP AND HARD TO RETRACT IN AND OUT AS WELL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180502

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT GETS TWISTED AND WONT RETRACT AND GETS SHUT IN DOOR IF YOU DON'T PAY ATTENTION, PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IS STUCK AND WONT COME OUT OR WORK AT ALL. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20131214

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition.

SEATS 6%

6% of complaints: seats — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power adjust and head restraint.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20050707 — PE (closed 20050913)

ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERFERENCE

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Ford Mustang GT — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 1999 ● 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2006 ● 2000

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FAQ

Is the 2003 Ford Mustang GT reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 Ford Mustang GT is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford Mustang GT?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Ford Mustang GT have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.