2015 Ford Mustang reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2015 Ford Mustang — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 593
- 254 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- 75 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 11
- see below
- Reported harm
- 43 reported crashes · 36 injuries · 14 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#840
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
+256
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2013-2017
+303
median 290 complaints in 624 records
Top component share
13%
Unknown Or Other: 75 complaints
What owners report fails — 2015 Ford Mustang
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 75
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 64
- ENGINE 50
- SERVICE BRAKES 46
- POWER TRAIN 39
11 recalls on record for the 2015 Ford Mustang
- NHTSA 25V572000 · 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle,
- NHTSA 25V614000 · 2025 · SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER A corroded cable can break, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant, and increasing the risk of i
- NHTSA 22V082000 · 2022 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a c
- NHTSA 22V011000 · 2022 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LIN A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers
- NHTSA 20V331000 · 2020 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicl
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2015 Ford Mustang units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Ford Mustang reliable?
NHTSA has 593 consumer complaints on record for the 2015 Ford Mustang and 11 recalls. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (75 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2015 Ford Mustang units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Mustang?
Owners most often report problems with: unknown or other (75), electrical system (64), engine (50), service brakes (46). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2015 Ford Mustang?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.