2014 Ford Mustang
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 38 |
| 1988 | 108 |
| 1989 | 109 |
| 1990 | 85 |
| 1991 | 77 |
| 1992 | 69 |
| 1993 | 101 |
| 1994 | 356 |
| 1995 | 602 |
| 1996 | 246 |
| 1997 | 176 |
| 1998 | 236 |
| 1999 | 213 |
| 2000 | 311 |
| 2001 | 173 |
| 2002 | 118 |
| 2003 | 143 |
| 2004 | 116 |
| 2005 | 705 |
| 2006 | 422 |
| 2007 | 615 |
| 2008 | 347 |
| 2009 | 181 |
| 2010 | 260 |
| 2011 | 466 |
| 2012 | 469 |
| 2013 | 271 |
| 2014 | 356 |
| 2015 | 434 |
| 2016 | 367 |
| 2017 | 260 |
| 2018 | 184 |
| 2019 | 141 |
| 2020 | 113 |
| 2021 | 55 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 70 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 3 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
69% of complaints: air bags — 244 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
My son was driving to school. He was not speeding or any type of reckless driving. He hit an ice patch. His car spun and flew thru the air. The airbag compartment opened but it was defective.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260408
The contact owned a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the contact fell asleep and lost control of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to crash into the rear end of another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 20241010
ADVANCED TRACK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AS WELL AS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS THOUGH CAR WAS FINE THEN NEW YEARS EVE A DRIVER CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND SECONDS BEFORE IMPACT MY BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180107
8% of complaints: power train — 27 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED WITH THE VEHICLE ENGAGED IN THE ACCESSORY MODE, SHE WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO REVERSE, CAUSING HER TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20131003
Was driving my vehicle on the freeway traveling about 70 miles per hour when the vehicle suddenly shifted into first gear. I was able to maintain control and the vehicle shifted back to sixth gear.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230906
6% of complaints: steering — 21 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
ADVANCED TRACK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AS WELL AS TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS THOUGH CAR WAS FINE THEN NEW YEARS EVE A DRIVER CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND SECONDS BEFORE IMPACT MY BRAKES LOCKED UP, AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180107
5% of complaints: engine — 18 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY4% of complaints: structure — 15 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles manufactured February 20, 2004, to September 22, 2006.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016.
Campaign 15V319000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the...
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2019.
Campaign 19V001000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair.
Remedy: Ford will notify dealers that purchased the affected parts, and dealers will provide replacement parts to purchasers, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 21E013000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver and passenger air bag module, and replace either the module or the inflator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021.
Campaign 21V081000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2014 Ford Mustang — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (244 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (27 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for steering issues (21 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 15V319000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V001000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21E013000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V081000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2014 Ford Mustang reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Ford Mustang is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Mustang?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Mustang have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.