2019 Ford Mustang vs 2021 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 | 2019 Ford Mustang | 2021 Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 141 | 55 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 184 | 148 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 18–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 20,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Ford Mustang |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 45 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 31 | 6 |
| Power Train | 26 | 9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 2 |
| Structure | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 10 |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 4 |
| Wheels | 6 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 25 | 9 |
| Stalling | 12 | 9 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 12 | 6 |
| Overheating | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
2019 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.