2014 Ford Mustang Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Ford Mustang.

20132015
Complaints
424
per 10K Sold
51.3
US Sales
82,635
Crashes
40
Fires
1
Injuries
31
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2014 Ford Mustang Problems

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

#1244 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:32,645 mi
Crash-related:26
Fires:1
#227 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:35,567 mi
Crash-related:1
#321 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:36,815 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Ford Mustang.

Airbags
244
complaints
Crashes
26
Fires
1
Avg Miles
32,645
Transmission / Drivetrain
27
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
35,567
Steering Defects
21
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
36,815
Engine Problems
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
27,631
Body Structure
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
22,325
Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
39,390
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
36,134
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
33,319
Electronic Stability Control
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
46,272
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,609
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,690
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Ford Mustang

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,802,073 vehicles.

21V081000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module · Air Bags:frontal
~1,067 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

19V001000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~782,384 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Ford is also recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2010-2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, and 2010-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

15V319000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~1,018,622 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles manufactured February 20, 2004, to September 22, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

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2014 Ford Mustang — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Ford Mustang reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2014 Ford Mustang has 424 NHTSA complaints, 40 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 244 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Ford Mustang?
Top reported problems: Airbags (244 complaints, avg 32,645 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (27 complaints, avg 35,567 mi); Steering Defects (21 complaints, avg 36,815 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 2014 Ford Mustang?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 32,835 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Ford Mustang include 40 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 31 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 2014 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,802,073 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 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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