2018 Ford Mustang problems and complaints
Owners have filed 192 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Mustang. The most-reported areas: Engine (56), Power Train (45), Electrical System (30).
Key takeaways
- 192 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 | 56 | 29% |
| Power Train | 45 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 30 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 | 12% |
| Structure | 15 | 8% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 12 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 11 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 3% |
| Steering | 4 | 2% |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-21
While driving at highway speeds passenger door spontaneously opened. Passenger was not touching or near latch. Has happened 3 times. Ford states no recall. Looking online seems to be a known issue.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-11
I own a 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost convertible and am reporting persistent spider activity that has become a recurring driver-safety concern. Spider activity occurs on or around the vehicle essentially every day. I routinely see multiple spiders and webs on the windshield, hood, doors, roof, trunk, sides, and around bo...
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-11
I own a 2018 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium with the 2.3L EcoBoost engine. The vehicle initially developed a check-engine light and was diagnosed with P0303 (Cylinder 3 misfire), P0316 (startup misfire), and P018C (fuel pressure sensor circuit low). On August 24, 2026, all four spark plugs and one ignition coil were rep...
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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.