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2015 Ford Mustang Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 11 NHTSA recalls and 433 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2015 Ford Mustang

The 2015 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.

11
NHTSA Recalls
11 recalls on record
433
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
26
Crashes + Injuries
7 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Ford Mustang (11)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V779000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V643000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V774000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V339000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V649000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V832000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V011000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V331000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V082000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V572000

Showing 10 of 11 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2015 Ford Mustang

Based on 433 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
58
Unknown Or Other
54
Structure
38
Exterior Lighting
38
Power Train
36
Service Brakes
29
Back Over Prevention
27
Engine
22
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Ford Mustang — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2010 260 complaints 2011 466 complaints 2012 469 complaints 2013 271 complaints 2014 356 complaints 2015 433 complaints 2016 363 complaints 2017 255 complaints 2018 182 complaints 2019 138 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Ford Mustang

Is the 2015 Ford Mustang reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Ford Mustang has 11 recalls and 433 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Mustang have?
The 2015 Ford Mustang has 11 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 2015 Ford Mustang?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Ford Mustang are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Structure, Exterior Lighting. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Ford Mustang safe to buy?
The 2015 Ford Mustang has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 11 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Mustang should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Mustang are: 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates.
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.