Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Ford Mustang
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Ford Mustang has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 261 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V081000 Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21E013000 Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V001000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V046000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V384000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V319000 Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 179 complaints
- Structure 17 complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 10 complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
Of the 261 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 261 complaints, owners report 11 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Ford Mustang faces significant airbag recall issues that impact safety. Numerous complaints further highlight structural and powertrain problems, suggesting below-average reliability. High repair costs contribute to an increased cost of ownership over 5 years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 50,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,400 | very common |
| Powertrain | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| Structure | 70,000–120,000 miles | $200–$600 | 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 change
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Replace spark plugs
- Inspect suspension components
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Transmission slipping
- Unusual vibrations
- Frequent electrical faults
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Ford Mustang at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.