MYRModel Year Report

2005 Ford Mustang GT

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2005 Ford Mustang GT
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:00:37.038Z

This year had more than double the complaints 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, 2005 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 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 163 complaints 2005 2006: 151 complaints 2006
2005: 163 complaints
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YearComplaints
199632
199723
199853
199936
200064
200159
200248
200351
200414
2005163
2006151

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29%

29% of complaints: electrical system — 48 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I WAS AT A STOP SIGN... WHILE DRIVING IN FIRST GEAR ABOUT TO SWITCH TO SECOND... THE CAR RPM REDLINE.. EVERYONE WHO HAS THIS CAR MANUAL KNOWS THAT THIS CAR CHIRPS 2ND GEAR WITH OR WITHOUT TCS ON...

NHTSA ODI report, 20130227

AIR BAGS 29%

29% of complaints: air bags — 48 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TAKATA AIRBAG - I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH OF 2017, IT IS NOW DECEMBER, AND WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER, THEY ARE DOING NOTHING, AS PARTS OR REPAIRS HAVE NOT YET BEEN RECEIVED OR AUTHORIZED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171201

TAKATA RECALL NEITHER THE DRIVER NOR PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHEN IN MY ACCIDENT WITH MY GIRLFRIEND AT THE TIME, (SHE'S NOW MY WIFE) WE SWERVED TO MISS A DEER AND SLID OFF THE ROAD INTO A FIELD AND FLIPPED INTO A RIVER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171028

I HAVE BEEN CONTACTING MY LOCAL FORD DEALER, THROUGHBRED FORD FOR THE LAST YEAR TO HAVE MY AIRBAG RECALL ADDRESSED AND THEY KEEP TELLING ME THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR SINCE IT IS NOT SAFE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171028

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS AT A STOP SIGN... WHILE DRIVING IN FIRST GEAR ABOUT TO SWITCH TO SECOND... THE CAR RPM REDLINE.. EVERYONE WHO HAS THIS CAR MANUAL KNOWS THAT THIS CAR CHIRPS 2ND GEAR WITH OR WITHOUT TCS ON...

NHTSA ODI report, 20130227

PARKING BRAKE 5%

5% of complaints: parking brake — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2005 — complaint volume: 163
R 20060918 — suspension

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET ROUSH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS AS A STAND ALONE COMPONENT, PART NO. 401297, AND ROUSH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS AS A SUSPENSION KIT, PART NO. 401296, SOLD FOR USE ON 2005 AND 2006 FORD MUST

Remedy: ROUSH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO PROVIDE NEW STRUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROUSH AT 734-466-6255.

Campaign 06E071000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Ford Mustang GT — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (48 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (48 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E071000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 1999 ● 2002

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ● 2000 ● 2001

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Ford Mustang GT reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Ford Mustang GT is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Mustang GT?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Ford Mustang GT have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.