Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2024 Ford Mustang
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Ford Mustang has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 85 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 #26V547000 Wiring Harness Ground Connection Failure/FMVSS 104, 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V418000 Windshield Wiper and Washing System Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V546000 Exterior Lighting Failure/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V516000 Blank Instrument Panel Display/FMVSS 101 & 102 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V315000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V802000 Blank Instrument Panel Display/FMVSS 101 & 102 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V634000 Fuel Injectors May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V593000 Rear Suspension Knuckles May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V496000 Brake Fluid Warning Light May Stay Illuminated NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V394000 Improperly Secured Clutch Pressure Line NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V220000 Fuel Supply Line May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V800000 Loose Brake Pedal NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 41 complaints
- Unknown or Other 17 complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Power Train 10 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 8 complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
Of the 85 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 85 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2024 Ford Mustang has several recalls affecting crucial systems like suspension and fuel injection. Electrical complaints are notably high, indicating persistent issues. These factors contribute to high repair potential and affect reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 15,000–30,000 miles | $200–$700 | very common |
| Fuel system | 25,000–50,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Rear suspension | 10,000–30,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | 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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 2 years
- Transmission fluid check every 15,000 miles
- Spark plugs replacement every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fluctuating electrical system
- Unusual fuel odor
- Poor suspension handling
- Delayed rear camera image
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Ford Mustang at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.