Complaints
98
Crashes
5
Fires
27
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Avg mileage:263,000 mi
Fires:9
#26 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:79,891 mi
Fires:3
#36 complaints
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
Fires:6
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Ford Mustang.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 18 | — | 9 | 263,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | 3 | 79,891 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 6 | — | 6 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | 3 | — | 170,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
9
Avg Miles
263,000
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
79,891
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
Air Bags:Frontal
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
170,000
Electrical System:Ignition
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,000
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Ford Mustang — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Ford Mustang reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1991 Ford Mustang has 98 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Ignition:Switch with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Ford Mustang?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch (18 complaints, avg 263,000 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 79,891 mi); Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Ford Mustang?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 177,959 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Ford Mustang include 5 crash-related reports, 27 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Ford Mustang as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Ford Mustang?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Mustang reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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