MYRModel Year Report

2006 Ford Mustang GT

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2006 Ford Mustang GT
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:06.384Z

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
151
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

42% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 2006: 151 complaints 2006 151
1996: 32 complaints 1996 1997: 23 complaints 1997 1998: 53 complaints 1998 1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 64 complaints 2000 2001: 59 complaints 2001 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 163 complaints 2005 2006: 151 complaints 2006 151
1996: 32 complaints 1996 1997: 23 complaints 1997 1998: 53 complaints 1998 1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 64 complaints 2000 2001: 59 complaints 2001 2002: 48 complaints 2002 2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 163 complaints 2005 2006: 151 complaints 2006 151

2006: 151 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.

Air bags

42% · 64 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Takara airbags never deployed

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-22

Recall passenger side air bag defective notified for over 2 years dealerships say they don't have the parts to install under recall...help is needed vehicle was hit airbag never opened on passage…

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-20

Structure

14% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing body.

INJURY

Vehicle speed control

13% · 20 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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The vehicle is driven approximately 500 miles a month, 90% of the time by my wife. On May 24, 2007 my wife drove it to work as usual. When she arrived at work the parking space she usually parks in was occupied.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-05-28

Also filed under Equipment

I purchased the vehicle on Saturday two days earlier, I drove to work then home approximately 130 miles went to dinner with a wife and friends. One of my friends from norway wanted ride in car and experience the power.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-23

Electrical system

7% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and relay.

CRASH

Fuel system, gasoline

6% · 9 reports

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2006Complaint volume 151 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Ford Mustang GT — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 64 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E071000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Ford Mustang GT reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Ford Mustang GT is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Mustang GT?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 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.