2025 Ford Mustang
Only 20 complaints 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 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 38 |
| 1988 | 108 |
| 1989 | 111 |
| 1990 | 87 |
| 1991 | 78 |
| 1992 | 70 |
| 1993 | 102 |
| 1994 | 368 |
| 1995 | 603 |
| 1996 | 246 |
| 1997 | 176 |
| 1998 | 236 |
| 1999 | 213 |
| 2000 | 311 |
| 2001 | 173 |
| 2002 | 118 |
| 2003 | 145 |
| 2004 | 116 |
| 2005 | 705 |
| 2006 | 423 |
| 2007 | 615 |
| 2008 | 347 |
| 2009 | 181 |
| 2010 | 261 |
| 2011 | 466 |
| 2012 | 469 |
| 2013 | 271 |
| 2014 | 359 |
| 2015 | 439 |
| 2016 | 379 |
| 2017 | 268 |
| 2018 | 196 |
| 2019 | 152 |
| 2020 | 122 |
| 2021 | 55 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 85 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Exterior lighting
5 of 20 total reports mention: exterior lighting.
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According to the open recalls on this vehicle there are multiple defects outstanding that increase the risk of a crash. The repairs may take 3 months before they are completed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-14
Also filed under Visibility/wiper and engine
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Mustang. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V546000 (Exterior Lighting) and 26V418000 (Visibility); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-28
Also filed under Visibility
Electrical system
5 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The vehicle experienced a sudden steering malfunction involving the electronic steering gear.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-15
Also filed under Steering
Visibility/wiper
3 of 20 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
Power train
3 of 20 total reports mention: power train.
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The contact owns a 2025 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V122000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-09
Also filed under Engine and engine cooling
Engine
3 of 20 total reports mention: engine.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-04-11Power train25V164000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.
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2025-09-22Exterior lighting25V519000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C39.
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2025-10-10Exterior lighting25V546000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge.
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Date not on fileEngine and engine cooling26V122000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 20, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026.
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Date not on fileVisibility26V418000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed July 8, 2026.
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Date not on fileElectrical system26V547000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed August 31, 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Ford Mustang — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V122000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 26V418000 · Visibility
- Recall 26V547000 · Electrical system
- Recall 25V164000 · Power train
- Recall 25V519000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 25V546000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2025 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 2025 Ford Mustang?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Mustang have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.