2017 Ford Mustang problems and complaints
Owners have filed 269 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Mustang. The most-reported areas: Back Over Prevention (64), Structure (41), Unknown Or Other (38).
Key takeaways
- 269 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 64 | 24% |
| Structure | 41 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 38 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 34 | 13% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 29 | 11% |
| Engine | 27 | 10% |
| Power Train | 23 | 9% |
| Seat Belts | 16 | 6% |
| Steering | 11 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 | 3% |
| Seats | 7 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Mustang C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
| 2017 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-11-01
2017 Ford Mustang EcoBoost unintended downshift; potential relevance to Ford Recall 26S28 / NHTSA Recall 26V237 and Investigation EA26001 I am submitting a vehicle safety complaint concerning a sudden, unintended downshift in my 2017 Ford Mustang EcoBoost while traveling on Interstate 10 with my wife and son. I request...
Structure - filed 2026-10-19
My 2017 Ford Mustang Convertible front door unlatched to the secondary safety position while driving at highway speeds. This became a huge issue on October 13, 2026 while taking a long-distance trip. The passenger door unlatched at least 10 times. During this trip, my car exceded the 150,000 mile limit to Ford customer...
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-10-13
I have attached a complaint which sets for the odometer fraud resulting in severe damage to my engine. I have also attached mileage discrepancies and the documentation created and maintained by AutoNation Ford Valencia which records my odometer at 26,250 in September 2022 and after taking my vehicle in for service of t...
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More for the 2017 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.