2019 Ford Mustang Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Ford Mustang.

20182020
Complaints
180
per 10K Sold
24.8
US Sales
72,489
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2019 Ford Mustang Problems

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

#142 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:28,632 mi
#229 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:15,992 mi
#322 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:21,394 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Ford Mustang.

Engine Problems
42
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,632
Electrical Faults
29
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
15,992
Transmission / Drivetrain
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,394
Engine & Cooling
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
67,406
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,000
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Ford Mustang

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,696,358 vehicles.

25V572000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~1,456,417 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

25V442000Back Over Prevention:software
~200,237 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

22V382000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~25,032 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines and manual transmissions. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may broadcast an unintended faulted signal to the modules controlling the reverse camera, reverse light, and driver assist features, which may disable all of these functions.

20V263000Instrument Cluster · Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
~10,460 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.

19V076000Instrument Cluster
~4,212 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

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2019 Ford Mustang — FAQ

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

Is the 2019 Ford Mustang reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2019 Ford Mustang has 180 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 42 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Ford Mustang?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (42 complaints, avg 28,632 mi); Electrical Faults (29 complaints, avg 15,992 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (22 complaints, avg 21,394 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 2019 Ford Mustang?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 25,340 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Ford Mustang include 8 crash-related reports, 1 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 2019 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,696,358 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 2019 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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