Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Ford Mustang
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Ford Mustang has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 615 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21E013000 Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V081000 Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V024000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V384000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V319000 Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V082000 FMVSS 208/NECK INJURY REQUIREMENTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E089000 FRONT STRUT BRACKET SEPARATION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 348 complaints
- Structure 51 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 43 complaints
- Power Train 35 complaints
- Electrical System 33 complaints
- Tires 28 complaints
Of the 615 complaints on file, 46 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 615 complaints, owners report 40 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Ford Mustang shows a significant number of airbag-related recalls and complaints. Although equipped with some common issues, such as in the suspension and electrical systems, these problems are mostly manageable. The vehicle's maintenance needs are typical for its age, and repair costs generally stay within reasonable bounds, contributing to an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| Power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$500 | common |
| Suspension | 90,000–130,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light on dash
- Unusual suspension noises
- Difficulty in shifting gears
- Intermittent electrical failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Ford Mustang at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.