Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Ford Mustang
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Ford Mustang has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 152 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 #26V372000 Instrument Cluster May Go Blank on Start-Up/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V572000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V382000 Powertrain Control Module Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V263000 Out Of Park Warning Message and Chime Too Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V076000 Instrument Cluster May Go Blank on Start-Up NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 54 complaints
- Electrical System 32 complaints
- Power Train 28 complaints
- Unknown or Other 19 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 11 complaints
- Structure 9 complaints
Of the 152 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 152 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Ford Mustang is rated average due to several recalls, primarily related to electronic systems like the rearview camera and instrument panel. However, essential mechanical components remain relatively reliable, and the issues are mostly fixable with current recalls.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rearview camera | 10,000-40,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| instrument cluster | 5,000-30,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| transmission control module | 20,000-50,000 miles | $700–$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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 5 years
- Spark plug replacement every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Blank instrument panel on startup
- Distorted or blank rearview camera
- Transmission warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Ford Mustang at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.