MYRModel Year Report

2006 Ford Mustang GT

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2006 Ford Mustang GT
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:00:35.377Z

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, 2006 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 2006: 151 complaints 2006
2006: 151 complaints
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YearComplaints
199632
199723
199853
199936
200064
200159
200248
200351
200414
2005163
2006151

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 41%

41% of complaints: air bags — 62 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TAKARA AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED

NHTSA ODI report, 20181222

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 SIDE

NHTSA ODI report, 20171120

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20070528

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, 20120323

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 12 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 9 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6%

6% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 9 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2006 — complaint volume: 151
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

2006 Ford Mustang GT — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (62 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure 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

■ 2005 ● 2000 ● 2001

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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 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Mustang GT have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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