2014 Ford Mustang problems and complaints
Owners have filed 359 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Mustang. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (245), Power Train (30), Steering (22).
Key takeaways
- 359 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 30 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 23 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 245 | 68% |
| Power Train | 30 | 8% |
| Steering | 22 | 6% |
| Engine | 18 | 5% |
| Structure | 17 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 4% |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 4% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 2% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 2% |
| Suspension | 6 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Ford Mustang C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
| 2014 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-08-05
The contact’s brother owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. While the owner was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drifted over to the left, crossed into the other lanes, drove into a ditch, and crashed into an object at the end of the ditch, causing the vehicle to become airborne. The vehicle landed in a nearby field an...
Air Bags - filed 2026-08-04
I am reporting a safety hazard and a failure by Ford Motor Company to properly remedy the mandatory Takata Airbag Recall. Following the recall repair, a technician reassembly error left the airbag warning light permanently illuminated, meaning my Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is completely disabled and will not d...
Power Train - filed 2026-08-03
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a low gear. The check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated after the first failure. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, r...
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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.