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2011 Ford Mustang Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 466 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2011 Ford Mustang

The 2011 Ford Mustang is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
466
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
20
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Ford Mustang (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V001000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V081000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21E013000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V384000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V319000
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Most Common Problems — 2011 Ford Mustang

Based on 466 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
192
Air Bags
120
Vehicle Speed Control
34
Steering
25
Electrical System
19
Engine
19
Unknown Or Other
10
Service Brakes
8
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Ford Mustang — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Ford Mustang

Is the 2011 Ford Mustang reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Ford Mustang has 5 recalls and 466 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Ford Mustang have?
The 2011 Ford Mustang has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Mustang?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Ford Mustang are: Power Train, Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Ford Mustang safe to buy?
The 2011 Ford Mustang has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Mustang should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Ford Mustang.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.