2004 Ford Mustang GT
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 53 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 64 |
| 2001 | 59 |
| 2002 | 48 |
| 2003 | 51 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 163 |
| 2006 | 151 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
5 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 14 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
Show complaint excerpts
I started the car up to drive out of the grocery parking lot and the car was sputtering. When I pulled onto the main highway it sputtered and completely stopped running. I coasted to the side of the road where it failed to restart.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-20
Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline
On multiple occasions the number five spark plug keeps blowing out of the head. The car has motorcraft spark plugs and are torqued to the factory specifications.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-14
Electrical system
2 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system.
Air bags
2 of 14 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 14 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2004 Ford Mustang GT — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2004 Ford Mustang GT reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Mustang GT?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Ford Mustang GT have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.