2019 Ford Mustang vs 2020 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 | 2019 Ford Mustang | 2020 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 148 | 120 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 184 | 184 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 18–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 23,000 mi | 24,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 50 | 25 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 25 |
| Power Train | 28 | 25 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 15 |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 12 |
| Structure | 9 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 27 | 11 |
| Stalling | 13 | 9 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 13 | 9 |
| Overheating | 13 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2019 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.