2018 Ford Mustang vs 2019 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 | 2018 Ford Mustang | 2019 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 191 | 148 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 198 | 184 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 18–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,500 mi | 23,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 56 | 50 |
| Power Train | 45 | 28 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 32 |
| Structure | 15 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 11 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 12 | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Misfire / rough idle | 21 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 27 |
| Overheating | 13 | 13 |
| Stalling | 10 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 5 |
2018 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.