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2018 Ford Mustang

2018 Ford Mustang: engine and drivetrain dominate owner complaints

Owners filed 182 complaints with NHTSA. Engine problems lead by far at 53 reports (29%), followed by power train at 43 (24%) and electrical at 30 (16%) — together more than two-thirds of all complaints. Most reports are non-injury, but the data does include one fire and one crash tied to the engine, four crashes tied to the power train, and one fire and one injury tied to the electrical system. Smaller clusters cover the convertible structure and door latches. The takeaway: focus a test drive and inspection on how the engine and drivetrain behave.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 29%
The single most common complaint area: 53 reports (29%). One report each involved a fire, a crash, and an injury. Watch for stalling, especially while shifting at speed.
Power Train safety 24%
The second most reported area: 43 reports (24%), and the highest crash count of any group at 4 crashes. Check the transmission and that the car holds securely in park.
Electrical System safety 16%
Third most common: 30 reports (16%), including one fire, one crash, and one injury. Verify electronics work reliably during your test drive.
Structure0 8%
A smaller cluster: 15 reports (8%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
Latches/Locks/Linkages0 7%
The smallest of the top groups: 12 reports (7%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported. Confirm doors and latches stay shut.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 182 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.