2005 Ford Mustang GT
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.
- Complaints
- 163
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
37% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 163 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
37% · 61 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and 12v/24v/48v battery.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2013-02-27
Also filed under Vehicle speed control and engine
Air bags
30% · 49 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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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, 2017-12-01
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, 2017-10-28
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang GT. While driving 35 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front driver side door. The air bag deployed and broke her wrist in eight places. The skin was burned off of her other arm.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-02-28
Vehicle speed control
7% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Fuel system, gasoline
7% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing tank assembly and storage.
Parking brake
5% · 8 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2005Complaint volume 163 complaints filed for this model year.
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2006-09-18Suspension06E071000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Ford Mustang GT — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 61 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 49 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 12 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E071000 · Suspension
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- 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 37% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Ford Mustang GT have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.