2019 Ford Mustang reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Ford Mustang — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 186
- 153 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 44 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 8 reported crashes · 3 injuries · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,736
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
-151
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2017-2021
-94
median 280 complaints in 501 records
Top component share
24%
Engine: 44 complaints
What owners report fails — 2019 Ford Mustang
- ENGINE 44
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29
- POWER TRAIN 24
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 19
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11
6 recalls on record for the 2019 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 26V372000 · 2026 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PA A blank instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as vehicle speed or safety system war
- NHTSA 25V442000 · 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that con
- NHTSA 22V382000 · 2022 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTR A rearview camera or reverse light that is disabled reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Disa
- NHTSA 20V263000 · 2020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PA If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2019 Ford Mustang
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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 2019 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 2019 Ford Mustang reliable?
NHTSA has 186 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Ford Mustang and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (44 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Ford Mustang units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Mustang?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (44), electrical system (29), power train (24), unknown or other (19). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 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.