The Lemon Index2015 Ford Mustang.
The 2015 Ford Mustang is about average by owner complaints: 127 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 107, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 11 recalls, and it gets 18 to 25 mpg combined. The best Ford Mustang year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 100 YouTube videos about the 2015–2023 Ford Mustang, 69.7M views. The 2015 is the same generation.
- Infotainment, battery & electrical777K views
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Before you buy, watch
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Ford Mustang V8 Sports Car 2018 review | Mat Watson Reviewscarwow · 2.0M viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them.
How serious. Out of 438 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford Mustang year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 10K to 58K miles on the car (264 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 8K–53K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 4K–64K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 1K–57K miles
Recalls 11
- seat belts 2025
Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
- back over prevention 2025
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- back over prevention 2022
The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
Show all 11 recalls
- brakes 2022
Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.
- latches/locks/linkages 2020
These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.
- engine 2016
A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.
- latches/locks/linkages 2016
A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
- brakes 2015
The affected vehicles have a brake caliper guide pin that may not have been sufficiently tightened during installation of the half shafts.
- fuel system, gasoline 2015
Prolonged exposure to elevated underbody temperatures can cause degradation of the fuel tank and/or fuel vapor lines, which may eventually result in a fuel leak.
- fuel system, gasoline 2014
The fuel pressure sensor may not have been seated properly to the fuel jumper line, which may cause a fuel leak.
- seat belts 2014
In the affected vehicles, the passenger safety belt tension sensor may misclassify the size of the front passenger seat occupant.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 145 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
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Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedDoor latch failures2019–2022
- ClosedDoor latch failure2016
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Mustang C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2550–3550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Car engine shut off completely while disengaging the clutch coming to a stop on busy roads with my child in the car.
2015 Ford Mustang owner · NHTSA complaint 10954137
More owner reports
Vehicle just dies (engine shuts off) with the clutch in while slowing to a stop. Could possibly cause an accident.
NHTSA complaint 10695207
2015 Mustang v-6, 6-speed select auto, will not shift out of first gear when gas pedal is down to floor on the freeway and engine will shuts off.
NHTSA complaint 11099049
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Ford Mustang reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 107; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Mustang year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2015 Ford Mustang problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (18%), transmission & drivetrain (14%) and brakes (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Ford Mustang have?
11 safety recalls (latest: seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Ford Mustang get?
18 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Ford Mustang safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Ford Mustang problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,000 and 58,800 miles. The middle report was at 34,500 miles, from 264 complaints.
Does the 2015 Ford Mustang have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 14% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Ford Mustang cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $3550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Ford Mustang have?
2.3L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl.
What Ford Mustang year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2021 and 2022.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works