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2019 Ford Mustang Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 138 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2019 Ford Mustang

The 2019 Ford Mustang shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
138
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Ford Mustang (5)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V263000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V076000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V382000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V442000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V572000
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Ford Mustang

Based on 138 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
33
Electrical System
28
Power Train
26
Unknown Or Other
14
Engine And Engine Cooling
10
Steering
5
Structure
5
Wheels
5
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Ford Mustang — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

2013 271 complaints 2014 356 complaints 2015 433 complaints 2016 363 complaints 2017 255 complaints 2018 182 complaints 2019 138 complaints 2020 113 complaints 2021 54 complaints 2022 47 complaints 2023 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2014, 2015, 2016 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Ford Mustang

Is the 2019 Ford Mustang reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Ford Mustang has 5 recalls and 138 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Mustang have?
The 2019 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 2019 Ford Mustang?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Ford Mustang are: Engine, Electrical System, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Ford Mustang safe to buy?
The 2019 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?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Mustang are: 2021, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2014, 2015, 2016.
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.