Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Ford Mustang
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Ford Mustang has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 359 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
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 #19V001000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V319000 Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 245 complaints
- Power Train 30 complaints
- Steering 22 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints
- Structure 17 complaints
- Unknown or Other 15 complaints
Of the 359 complaints on file, 30 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 359 complaints, owners report 23 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Mustang has an extensive history of airbag recalls, reflecting potential safety issues. It also has numerous complaints related to airbags, powertrain, and steering, further diminishing its reliability outlook.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | very common |
| powertrain | 60,000–90,000 miles | $700–$2,500 | common |
| steering | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | 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
- Tire rotations
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Delayed gear shifts
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Check engine light
- Brake pedal pulsations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Ford Mustang at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.