Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Ford Mustang
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Ford Mustang has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 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 #26V122000 Loss of Drive Power from EGR Valve Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V546000 Exterior Lighting Failure/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V519000 Headlights May Fail/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V164000 Unexpected Vehicle Movement NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Visibility 3 complaints
Of the 20 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,200–$5,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Ford Mustang has several notable recalls, including issues with lighting, EGR valve, and transmission. However, complaint data shows fewer owner-reported problems. The combination of these factors suggests an average reliability forecast.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| exhaust system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| transmission valve body | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| windshield wiper motor | 20,000–40,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
| lighting control module | 30,000–60,000 miles | $250–$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
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission service
- Coolant flush
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light on
- Wipers stuck on high
- Headlights not working
- Fluid leaking under car
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Ford Mustang at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.