2013 Ford Mustang Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 271 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Avoid This Year — 2013 Ford Mustang
The 2013 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.
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NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
271
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
16
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Ford Mustang (6)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.
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Most Common Problems — 2013 Ford Mustang
Based on 271 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Ford Mustang — Complaints by Year
Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Ford Mustang
Is the 2013 Ford Mustang reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Ford Mustang has 6 recalls and 271 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Mustang have?
The 2013 Ford Mustang has 6 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 2013 Ford Mustang?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Ford Mustang are: Air Bags, Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Ford Mustang safe to buy?
The 2013 Ford Mustang has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 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.