Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Ford Mustang
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Ford Mustang has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 439 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V614000 Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner Cables May Corrode and Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V572000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V082000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V011000 Brake Light Malfunction and Possible Rollaway Risk NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V331000 Doors May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V779000 Oil Leak from Engine Cooler Hose NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V643000 Doors may Unexpectedly Open NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V832000 Rear Brake Caliper Guide Pins may be Loose NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V339000 Fuel Tank or Vapor Lines may Degrade from Heat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V774000 Fuel Pressure Sensor May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V649000 Passenger Safety Belt Tension Sensor/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 75 complaints
- Electrical System 68 complaints
- Engine 51 complaints
- Service Brakes 46 complaints
- Structure 45 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 42 complaints
Of the 439 complaints on file, 26 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 439 complaints, owners report 19 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Ford Mustang has a below-average reliability due to multiple recalls, notably for door latch failures, fuel system issues, and brake concerns, combined with a significant number of owner complaints about electrical and engine systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| door latches | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$700 | common |
| brake system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $100–$500 | occasional |
| engine coolant hoses | 60,000–100,000 miles | $150–$450 | 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 every 5,000 miles
- rotate tires every 7,500 miles
- replace brake pads every 30,000 miles
- coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- replace spark plugs at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- difficulty latching doors
- fuel smell near car
- vibrations while braking
- engine overheating
- electrical system failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Ford Mustang at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.