2016 Ford Mustang structure problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2016 Ford Mustang — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The passenger side door is periodically opening to the first catch while driving on the highway without anyone touching the handle and it does not matter that the door is locked. It is very scary for any passenger when it happens. For the driver the tendency is to try to reach over and re-close the…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
“Component failed: Driver side door latch Safety put at risk: Door could open while car was in motion making driver vulnerable to an accident or exposure of driver to road conditions Has the problem been confirmed: Manufacture Ford has a Safety recalls 15S16 and 16S30 for the problem Component has…”
filed Mar 20, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 5 | 7% |
| 2022 Mustang | 5 | 10% |
| 2021 Mustang | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Mustang | 6 | 5% |
| 2019 Mustang | 9 | 6% |
| 2018 Mustang | 15 | 8% |
| 2017 Mustang | 39 | 15% |
| 2015 Mustang | 45 | 10% |
| 2014 Mustang | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 Mustang | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 Mustang | 23 | 5% |
| 2011 Mustang | 10 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Ford Mustang
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.