2012 Ford Mustang problems and complaints
Owners have filed 470 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Ford Mustang. The most-reported areas: Power Train (177), Air Bags (159), Vehicle Speed Control (35).
Key takeaways
- 470 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 20 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 177 | 38% |
| Air Bags | 159 | 34% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 7% |
| Engine | 30 | 6% |
| Structure | 23 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 21 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 | 4% |
| Suspension | 16 | 3% |
| Steering | 16 | 3% |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford Mustang C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
| 2012 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-11-05
FORMAL SAFETY COMPLAINT To: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) U.S. Department of Transportation Subject: Complaint Regarding Ford's Mileage-Based Denial of Passenger-Side Airbag Recall Repair Dear NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, My name is [XXX], and I am the owner of a 2012 Ford Mustang...
Air Bags - filed 2026-04-29
I am the owner of a 2012 Ford Mustang GT currently located in Kuwait. My vehicle has an open Takata airbag safety recall, which is a life-threatening defect. I contacted the authorized Ford dealer in Kuwait and Ford Middle East, but both refused to perform the recall repair, stating that the vehicle is a “gray market...
Visibility - filed 2025-06-09
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the front windshield wipers independently activated. There were no warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the front windshield wiper fluid reservoir failed to drain the excess water as intended. The loca...
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More for the 2012 Ford Mustang
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.