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2019 Ford Mustang Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 144 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2019 Ford Mustang

The 2019 Ford Mustang has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
144
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Ford Mustang

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2019 Ford Mustang.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2019 Ford Mustang

Based on 144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
37
Electrical System
28
Power Train
27
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 359 complaints 2015 436 complaints 2016 371 complaints 2017 264 complaints 2018 187 complaints 2019 144 complaints 2020 117 complaints 2021 55 complaints 2022 49 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 no open recalls and 144 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Mustang have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2019 Ford Mustang. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
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. 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.