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Ford Mustang 2015–2023

6th generation (S550)

NHTSA data through 12 August 20262,205 complaints, 1,090 with mileageMethod

On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 9,046 and 58,000 miles.

10%

2,000

25%

9,046

Median

31,000

75%

58,000

90%

85,548

Tallest bin: 279 complaints between 0 and 10,000 miles. Based on 1,090 complaints that record mileage. Bin width 10,000 miles.

What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.

What fails, and when

Each bar spans the middle half of reports for that system; the tick marks the median.

1. Engine26,000median 26,069 miles, middle half 5,000 to 61,000
2. Electrical system30,000median 30,335 miles, middle half 12,000 to 47,000
3. Problems owners could not categorise30,000median 30,000 miles, middle half 12,000 to 49,000
4. Transmission and driveline10,000median 10,000 miles, middle half 2,000 to 41,000
5. Reversing camera and sensors48,000median 48,000 miles, middle half 24,000 to 76,000
6. Body structure44,000median 43,500 miles, middle half 23,000 to 68,000
7. Brakes10,000median 10,000 miles, middle half 2,500 to 42,000

Which systems, and when

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 31,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

The engine accounts for 13.0% of complaints (287 reports, 134 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 26,069 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,000 and 61,000 miles.

The electrical system accounts for 12.6% of complaints (278 reports, 135 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 30,335 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 12,049 and 47,000 miles.

Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 11.6% of complaints (256 reports, 96 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 30,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 12,000 and 49,235 miles.

The transmission and driveline accounts for 9.2% of complaints (202 reports, 105 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 10,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 2,171 and 41,000 miles.

The reversing camera and sensors account for 8.9% of complaints (197 reports, 94 of them with a mileage figure), and they fail late — a median of 48,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 24,000 and 76,000 miles.

Body structure accounts for 6.8% of complaints (149 reports, 73 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 43,500 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 23,000 and 68,000 miles.

Differences between model years

Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2015 model year drew the most — 597 complaints — while 2023 drew the fewest at 28. The median year sits at 187.

That makes 2015 an outlier: roughly 3.2 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.

Recalls and what they cover

NHTSA records 34 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

The campaigns cluster around the electrical system (6), the reversing camera and sensors (5), the fuel system (3). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Reported severity

Of the 2,205 complaints filed against this generation, 152 reported a crash; 50 reported a fire; 101 reported an injury; 6 reported a fatality. Crash-involved reports represent 6.9% of the total.

These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.

What this means if you are buying one

For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 9,046 and 58,000 miles, with a median of 31,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.

On inspection, the engine and the electrical system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The engine in particular shows a median failure mileage of 26,069, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

Documented problems

By model year

Recalls (34)

What owners reported

My 2015 Mustang was totaled on march 11 2018 and none of the airbags came out and on inspection the state trooper said my seat beat misfired . When i contacted the Ford customer service center the guy had the nerve to ask me what did i want him to do about it!!!! I never received a recall at all from anyone!!!! I then…

2015 · Airbag system

Air bag defect since new vehicle delivery. I took delivery of this vehicle about two weeks ago and immediately left with it on vacation. When driving off the dealer lot i noticed that the air bag light in the dash was on. But thought this to be normal as that is how the dealer delivered it to me and that i am used…

2015 · 11 miles · Airbag system

Bought a brand new Ford 2015 Mustang convertible on 1/13/15 in florida. Car was delivered without protective tonneau covers/caps. When convertible is in down position, there are big, holes in top of rear panel exposing the mechanical arms. S apparently the oem of these parts could not make them properly and if an…

2015 · 37 miles · Body structure

Car is experiencing a vibration problem at 65 to 75 MPH, in 6 gear, and engine is at 1750 RPM. Vibration is duplicated again, in 5th gear, and engine is at 2500 RPM. Also, with car in the stop position, car in neutral, with clutch in or out, slowly revving the engine vibration occurs at 1500 to 1750 rpms. Also if…

2015 · 80 miles · Engine

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