Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Ford Mustang
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Ford Mustang has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 50 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 #25V689000 Low Brake Fluid Warning Inoperative/FMVSS 135 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V455000 Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V096000 Steering Wheel May Turn Unintentionally NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V493000 Steering Wheel May Turn Unintentionally NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V727000 Low Brake Fluid Warning Inoperative/FMVSS 135 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V070000 Loose Bolt in Transmission May Cause Rollaway NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V334000 Forward-Facing Camera is Misaligned NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V083000 Passenger Knee Air Bag May Deploy Improperly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 8 complaints
- Steering 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 6 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
Of the 50 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 50 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Ford Mustang faces several recalls and complaints, notably concerning the fuel system, steering, and electrical components. Frequent issues might lead to increased repair costs and decreased reliability, resulting in a below-average overall rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 15,000–30,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| steering system | 10,000–20,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| electrical system | 20,000–40,000 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 fluid replacement
- Engine air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant system service
- Tire rotations and alignment
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel odor or leakage
- Unresponsive steering
- Electrical component failures
- Warning lights on dashboard
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Ford Mustang at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.