2016 Ford Mustang problems and complaints
Owners have filed 379 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Mustang. The most-reported areas: Engine (75), Electrical System (73), Unknown Or Other (70).
Key takeaways
- 379 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 75 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 73 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 70 | 18% |
| Back Over Prevention | 52 | 14% |
| Power Train | 29 | 8% |
| Structure | 28 | 7% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 27 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 20 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 15 | 4% |
| Steering | 12 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford Mustang C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
| 2016 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-14
The clutch pedal assembly weld has failed at the pivot point. This is a well known issue in the community and no fix has been made by Ford. The car could NOT shift or move while in the middle of an intersection.
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-29
A new Walmart-brand EverStart Plus 96R, 590 CCA automotive battery was purchased on August 4, 2026, and installed in a 2016 Ford Mustang Convertible. On the evening of September 26, 2026, my family and I drove the Mustang and returned home at approximately 11:00 p.m. The vehicle operated normally. There were no warnin...
Latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2026-09-18
The contact owned a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the driver's side door independently opened. The failure caused severe wind noise to enter the vehicle, and the door ajar warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where technicians confirmed ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.