MYRModel Year Report

2018 Ford Mustang

● Typical for this model
2018 Ford Mustang
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:39.655Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 1980: 4 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 18 complaints 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 30 complaints 1986 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 108 complaints 1989: 109 complaints 1990: 85 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 69 complaints 1992 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 356 complaints 1995: 602 complaints 1996: 246 complaints 1997: 176 complaints 1998: 236 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 311 complaints 2001: 173 complaints 2002: 118 complaints 2003: 143 complaints 2004: 116 complaints 2004 2005: 705 complaints 2006: 422 complaints 2007: 615 complaints 2008: 347 complaints 2009: 181 complaints 2010: 260 complaints 2010 2011: 466 complaints 2012: 469 complaints 2013: 271 complaints 2014: 356 complaints 2015: 434 complaints 2016: 367 complaints 2016 2017: 260 complaints 2018: 184 complaints 2018 2019: 141 complaints 2020: 113 complaints 2021: 55 complaints 2022: 48 complaints 2022 2023: 15 complaints 2024: 70 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2018: 184 complaints
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YearComplaints
19804
19810
19821
19835
198418
198516
198630
198738
1988108
1989109
199085
199177
199269
1993101
1994356
1995602
1996246
1997176
1998236
1999213
2000311
2001173
2002118
2003143
2004116
2005705
2006422
2007615
2008347
2009181
2010260
2011466
2012469
2013271
2014356
2015434
2016367
2017260
2018184
2019141
2020113
202155
202248
202315
202470
202512
20263

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 29%

29% of complaints: engine — 53 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I PURCHASED A NEW 2018 FORD MUSTANG 2 DR 4 CYL ECOBOOST ON JULY 9TH 2018.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180821

POWER TRAIN 22%

22% of complaints: power train — 40 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I was driving down the road in my 2018 Mustang ecoboost. When all of the sudden slowing down it locked the rear wheels up. I slid off the road and fortunately I didn’t hit anything but it did pop my side skirt off in the rear of the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251231

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 26 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I PURCHASED A NEW 2018 FORD MUSTANG 2 DR 4 CYL ECOBOOST ON JULY 9TH 2018.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180821

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 15 distinct reports on file.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 5%

5% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 10 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20180131 — electrical system

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford Mustang vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a 12.4" digital instrument cluster.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 17V814000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180413 — power train

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 18V213000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180531 — engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline

Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain aftermarket supercharger kits, part number R1318-6006P1-AA, sold for installation on 2018 Ford Mustangs.

Remedy: Roush will notify the known owners and replace the defective fuel rail subassemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874. Roush's number for this recall is REMay2018.

Campaign 18E035000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260113 — back over prevention

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger...

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026.

Campaign 25V572000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Ford Mustang — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (53 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (40 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V814000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V213000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18E035000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V572000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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▲ 1986 ▲ 1987 ▲ 2022

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Ford Mustang reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Ford Mustang is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Mustang?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 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.