2022 Ford Mustang

▲ Better than typical
2022 Ford Mustang
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:45:16.239Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Mustang Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2022 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 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
2022: 48 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

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 17%

17% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 8 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 6 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20220308 — air bags

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang vehicles. An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S07.

Campaign 22V083000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220527 — forward collision avoidance

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang vehicles equipped with an Image Processing Module A (IPMA) or forward-facing camera. The camera is misaligned to the vehicle, resulting in the camera not functioning as intended.

Remedy: Dealers will realign the front-facing camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S34.

Campaign 22V334000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230425 — power train

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.

Campaign 23V070000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20231221 — electrical system

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low.

Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C35.

Campaign 23V727000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241011 — steering

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.

Remedy: Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S44.

Campaign 24V493000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250325 — steering

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-493.

Remedy: Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S11.

Campaign 25V096000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250904 — back over prevention

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair,...

Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Campaign 25V442000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20251211 — electrical system

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low.

Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C55.

Campaign 25V689000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — fuel system, gasoline

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge.

Campaign 25V455000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 Ford Mustang — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 25V455000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V083000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V334000 (forward collision avoidance) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V070000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V727000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V493000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V096000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V442000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V689000 (electrical system) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 1987 ▲ 2021

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2007 ■ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Ford Mustang reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Ford Mustang is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Mustang?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Mustang have?

9 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.