2009 Ford Mustang vs 2011 Ford Mustang
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Ford Mustang | 2011 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 181 | 466 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 27 | 63 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–20 | 17–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 30,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 135 | 125 |
| Power Train | 7 | 200 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 39 |
| Engine | 3 | 48 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 24 |
| Steering | 3 | 25 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 23 |
| Structure | 6 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 8 |
| Stalling | 5 | 26 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 25 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 23 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 16 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 14 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 7 |
2009 Ford Mustang
2011 Ford Mustang
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.