2017 Ford Mustang Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 268 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2017 Ford Mustang
The 2017 Ford Mustang shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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6
NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
268
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
14
Crash Reports
8 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Ford Mustang (6)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Cooling System: Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service…
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch
If the door unlatches in a crash it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver-side interior door handle and repair the return spring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022 and June 26,…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January…
🔧 Seat Belts: Pretensioner
A corroded cable can break, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant, and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace both front seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies, as necessary. In addition, dealers will remove sections of the carpet and underlayment that contact the cables. Dealers…
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Ford Mustang
Based on 268 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Ford Mustang — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.
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✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Ford Mustang
Is the 2017 Ford Mustang reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Ford Mustang has 6 recall campaigns and 268 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Mustang have?
The 2017 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 2017 Ford Mustang?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Ford Mustang are: Back Over Prevention, Structure, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Ford Mustang safe to buy?
The 2017 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?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Mustang are: 2020, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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
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