2017 Ford Mustang vs 2018 Ford Mustang
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Ford Mustang | 2018 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 265 | 191 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 155 | 198 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–24 | 18–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,100 mi | 31,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 26 | 56 |
| Back Over Prevention | 64 | 11 |
| Power Train | 22 | 45 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 30 |
| Structure | 39 | 15 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 29 | 12 |
| Seat Belts | 16 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Electrical failures | 21 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 14 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 7 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 7 |
| Overheating | 0 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2017 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.