MYRModel Year Report

Ford Mustang GT — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to avoid and 2 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid2 years

Best bets2 years

Complaint history

1996: 32 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 53 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 36 complaints, Recommended 2000: 64 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 59 complaints, Recommended 2002: 48 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 51 complaints, Recommended 2004: 14 complaints, Not enough data 2005: 163 complaints, Avoid 2005 2006: 151 complaints, Avoid 2005 · 163
1996: 32 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1997 1998: 53 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 36 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 64 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 59 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 48 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 51 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 14 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2005: 163 complaints, Avoid 2005 2006: 151 complaints, Avoid 2006 2005 · 163
1996: 32 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 23 complaints, Not enough data 1997 1998: 53 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 36 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 64 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 59 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 48 complaints, Recommended 2002 2003: 51 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 14 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2005: 163 complaints, Avoid 2005 2006: 151 complaints, Avoid 2006 2005 · 163
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2006 ■ Avoid 151 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2005 ■ Avoid 163 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2004 ○ Not enough data 14 Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2003 ● Recommended 51 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2002 ● Recommended 48 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2001 ● Recommended 59 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2000 ● Recommended 64 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1999 ▲ Recommended 36 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1998 ● Recommended 53 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1997 ○ Not enough data 23 Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1996 ▲ Recommended 32 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

2

recalls on file across every Ford Mustang GT model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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