2018 Ford Mustang problems and complaints
Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Mustang. The most-reported areas: Engine (60), Power Train (46), Electrical System (31).
Key takeaways
- 197 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60 | 30% |
| Power Train | 46 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 31 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 | 12% |
| Structure | 15 | 8% |
| Back Over Prevention | 12 | 6% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 12 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 3% |
| Steering | 4 | 2% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 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
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Mustang C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
| 2018 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-30
I had engine coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders
Engine - filed 2026-10-20
The engine has a head gasket defect that leaked coolant into the engine causing misfires and requires a very expensive repair for a defect that came with the engine when it was made. Two Ford dealerships have inspected and confirmed the issue. The car threw codes six months ago and we immediately stopped driving it and...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-10-13
The 2.3L EcoBoost engine failed due to coolant leaking into the combustion chambers. The dealer found coolant present in cylinders 1 and 4, the cylinder 4 piston washed, and vertical scoring on the cylinder 4 wall. The dealer's recommendation is complete engine replacement. Yes, the engine is available for inspection. ...
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More for the 2018 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.