2009 Ford Mustang problems and complaints
Owners have filed 181 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Ford Mustang. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (135), Vehicle Speed Control (22), Power Train (7).
Key takeaways
- 181 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 17 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 135 | 75% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 12% |
| Power Train | 7 | 4% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 4% |
| Suspension | 6 | 3% |
| Structure | 6 | 3% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 2% |
| Engine | 3 | 2% |
| Steering | 3 | 2% |
| Tires | 2 | 1% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Ford Mustang 2-DR Convertible w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2009 Ford Mustang 2-DR w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,engine - filed 2023-11-13
The clutch/flywheel/ and or other components of the drive train/engine/transmission connection are faulty and are known to fail for the 2007-2009 Shelby Ford Mustang GT 500 as documented in the numerous Ford Technical Service Bullitens (TSB). This vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Late this summer (20...
Air Bags - filed 2022-07-06
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V319000 (Air Bags) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
Air Bags - filed 2022-06-22
The contact owned a 2009 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V081000 (Air Bags) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list as he no longer owns the vehicle. The local dealer and the manufacturer were contacted. The VIN was unavailable.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.