Complaints
427
Crashes
64
Fires
10
Injuries
50
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#125 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:62,500 mi
Crash-related:22
#219 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:5
#316 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
Avg mileage:67,857 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Ford Mustang.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 25 | 22 | — | 62,500 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 19 | 5 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 16 | 1 | — | 67,857 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 15 | — | — | 91,000 mi | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 15 | 9 | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 12 | 2 | — | 17,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 12 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 6 | — | 71,610 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 10 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 2 | 1 | 100,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | — | — | 101,517 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | — | 55,663 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 137,545 mi | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 6 | 5 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 6 | — | — | 56,425 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 6 | 1 | — | 67,562 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 6 | — | — | 74,333 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 6 | — | — | 65,168 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 6 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | 2 | 51,067 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Concealment Devices | 5 | — | — | 45,630 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 105,825 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | 1 | — | 110,213 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | 81,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 44,200 mi |
Air Bags:Frontal
25
complaints
Crashes
22
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,500
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
19
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,857
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,000
Parking Brake:Conventional
15
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,000
Automatic Transmission
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,610
Manual Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,000
Tire Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,000
Seat Belt Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,517
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,663
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,545
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
6
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,425
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,562
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,333
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,168
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,000
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,000
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
51,067
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Concealment Devices
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,630
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,825
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,213
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,200
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2000 Ford Mustang — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Ford Mustang reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2000 Ford Mustang has 427 NHTSA complaints, 64 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 25 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Ford Mustang?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (25 complaints, avg 62,500 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (19 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Retractor (16 complaints, avg 67,857 mi). 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 2000 Ford Mustang?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 68,608 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Ford Mustang include 64 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 50 injuries, and 2 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 2000 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 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 2000 Ford Mustang?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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