2006 Ford Mustang vs 2008 Ford Mustang
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Ford Mustang | 2008 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 422 | 347 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 27 | 24 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 16–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,000 mi | 38,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 228 | 240 |
| Power Train | 32 | 30 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 31 | 15 |
| Structure | 30 | 15 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 29 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 28 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 5 |
| Water leaks | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
2006 Ford Mustang
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.