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2022 Ford Mustang Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 9 NHTSA recalls and 47 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Ford Mustang

The 2022 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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48/100

Buyer Beware — 2022 Ford Mustang

The 2022 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.

9
NHTSA Recalls
9 recalls on record
47
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Ford Mustang (9)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V083000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V334000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V070000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V727000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V493000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V096000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V442000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V455000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V689000
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Most Common Problems — 2022 Ford Mustang

Based on 47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Fuel System
7
Electrical System
7
Steering
6
Unknown Or Other
4
Power Train
4
Structure
3
Fuel/propulsion System
2
Engine
2
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Ford Mustang — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

2016 363 complaints 2017 255 complaints 2018 182 complaints 2019 138 complaints 2020 113 complaints 2021 54 complaints 2022 47 complaints 2023 0 complaints 2024 69 complaints 2025 10 complaints 2026 1 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2016, 2017 — 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 — 2022 Ford Mustang

Is the 2022 Ford Mustang reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Ford Mustang has 9 recalls and 47 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Mustang have?
The 2022 Ford Mustang has 9 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 2022 Ford Mustang?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Ford Mustang are: Fuel System, Electrical System, Steering, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2022 Ford Mustang safe to buy?
The 2022 Ford Mustang has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 9 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: 2016, 2017.
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.