MYRModel Year Report

1982 Ford Mustang

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1982 Ford Mustang
RENDERED 2026-09-16T12:13:43.870Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Mustang Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1980: 4 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 18 complaints 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 30 complaints 1986 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 108 complaints 1989: 111 complaints 1990: 87 complaints 1991: 78 complaints 1992: 70 complaints 1992 1993: 102 complaints 1994: 368 complaints 1995: 603 complaints 1996: 246 complaints 1997: 176 complaints 1998: 236 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 311 complaints 2001: 173 complaints 2002: 118 complaints 2003: 145 complaints 2004: 116 complaints 2004 2005: 705 complaints 2006: 423 complaints 2007: 615 complaints 2008: 347 complaints 2009: 181 complaints 2010: 261 complaints 2010 2011: 466 complaints 2012: 469 complaints 2013: 271 complaints 2014: 359 complaints 2015: 436 complaints 2016: 375 complaints 2016 2017: 265 complaints 2018: 191 complaints 2019: 148 complaints 2020: 119 complaints 2021: 55 complaints 2022: 49 complaints 2022 2023: 15 complaints 2024: 76 complaints 2025: 16 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2026
1982: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19804
19810
19821
19835
198418
198516
198630
198738
1988108
1989111
199087
199178
199270
1993102
1994368
1995603
1996246
1997176
1998236
1999213
2000311
2001173
2002118
2003145
2004116
2005705
2006423
2007615
2008347
2009181
2010261
2011466
2012469
2013271
2014359
2015436
2016375
2017265
2018191
2019148
2020119
202155
202249
202315
202476
202516
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

1 of 1 total report mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

Show complaint excerpts

FLOOR BOARD CRACKED UNDER DRIVERS SEAT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960229

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19830323 — EA (closed 19890126)

FRONT SEATBACK FAILURE

I 19850129 — DP (closed 19850227)

FAILURE OF SEAT BACK SECURING BOLTS

I 19850222 — EA (closed 19870414)

FLOOR PAN CRACKS

I 19900502 — EA (closed 19910410)

FLOOR PAN FRACTURE

R 20071015 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHIC

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.

Campaign 07E064000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Ford Mustang — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E064000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 1987 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2007 ■ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1982 Ford Mustang reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1982 Ford Mustang?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1982 Ford Mustang have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.