2011 Ford Mustang problems and complaints
Owners have filed 466 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Ford Mustang. The most-reported areas: Power Train (200), Air Bags (125), Engine (48).
Key takeaways
- 466 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 20 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 200 | 43% |
| Air Bags | 125 | 27% |
| Engine | 48 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 8% |
| Steering | 25 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 24 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 23 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 3% |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 14 | 3% |
| Structure | 10 | 2% |
| Seats | 8 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ford Mustang C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
| 2011 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-05-16
This is a common issue with these S197 Mustangs. The steering position sensor failed. While driving, this can cause the "Service Advancetrac" warning to come on, meanwhile the wheels spin at different speeds as the car attempts to correct a low traction scenario that isn't happening, causing the driver to crash. This c...
Steering - filed 2026-01-15
Steering angle sensor has malfunctioned, sometimes when i turn the traction and stability control completely turns off, abs randomly activates while im driving.
Power Train - filed 2025-08-06
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the transmission, on occasion, did not shift into second and third gear. No warning lights were illumin...
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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.