The Lemon Index2025 Ford Mustang.
The 2025 Ford Mustang has too few complaints to score: 19 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about lights, and it has 6 recalls. The best Ford Mustang year is 2010.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 19 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford Mustang year. 2025 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.
Recalls 6
- electrical 2026
The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan.
- visibility 2026
During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.
- engine 2026
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Show all 6 recalls
- lights 2025
Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights.
- lights 2025
The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight.
- transmission & drivetrain 2025
The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
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 58 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- After replacement of any TRON module, the gateway module (GWM) and the TRON capable modules…
- Some 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition/Navigator, Escape/Corsair, Bronco, Explorer, Mustang,…
- Some 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Mustang C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Ford Mustang GTD 2 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $700–5350 a year in electricity (EPA estimate).
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Ford Mustang reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 19 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2025 Ford Mustang problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are lights (26%), electrical (26%) and visibility (16%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Mustang have?
6 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is the 2025 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.
Does the 2025 Ford Mustang have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2025 Ford Mustang cost in fuel a year?
About $700 to $5350 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What Ford Mustang year is better than the 2025?
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