2017 Ford Mustang structure problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2017 Ford Mustang — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Our 2017 has had an ongoing problem through the years with the passenger door opening at speed. Sometimes going 70 mph on the interstate. Lately it has happened more and more. Yesterday, my wife called me at work, very upset saying that the passenger door popped open again on her way to work. I…”
filed Jul 10, 2026
“This is a Mustang convertible. The doors would be open all of the sudden when the car is running especially on highway. It's not wide open but ajar. The wind would blow into the car, noisy and scary. Both doors have this issue, mainly on driver side. The passenger side also happened once on highway…”
filed Jun 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang | 5 | 7% |
| 2022 Mustang | 5 | 10% |
| 2021 Mustang | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Mustang | 6 | 5% |
| 2019 Mustang | 9 | 6% |
| 2018 Mustang | 15 | 8% |
| 2016 Mustang | 28 | 8% |
| 2015 Mustang | 45 | 10% |
| 2014 Mustang | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 Mustang | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 Mustang | 23 | 5% |
| 2011 Mustang | 10 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.