2018 Ford Mustang vs 2020 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 | 2018 Ford Mustang | 2020 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 186 | 116 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 198 | 184 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 18–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,500 mi | 24,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 53 | 23 |
| Power Train | 45 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 24 |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | 12 |
| Structure | 15 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 6 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 12 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Misfire / rough idle | 19 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 10 |
| Overheating | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
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.