1983 Ford Mustang Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1983 Ford Mustang.

19821984
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1983 Ford Mustang Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Fires:2
#21 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Fires:1
#31 complaints

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1983 Ford Mustang.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH3—2—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1—1—
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1———

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