1989 Ford Mustang seat belts problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1989 Ford Mustang — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Seat belts pull out and latch however the cross body portion does not recede back into frame, only continues to loosen and not retract this happens at any time you ate using the seat belts, happens with front and passenger seat belts, either stopped. Driving, breaking or excelling. Its all the time…”
filed Sep 27, 2020
“While driving and with no warning consumer hit brakes and driver's side seat belt will not stay in locked position. Dealer notified. *akthe drivers side belt was replaced, but would not work after installation. *jg”
filed Aug 30, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Mustang | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Mustang | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 Mustang | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Mustang | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Mustang | 16 | 6% |
| 2016 Mustang | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 Mustang | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 Mustang | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Mustang | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 Mustang | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Ford Mustang
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.