2017 Ford Mustang problems and complaints
Owners have filed 267 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Mustang. The most-reported areas: Back Over Prevention (64), Structure (40), Unknown Or Other (37).
Key takeaways
- 267 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 64 | 24% |
| Structure | 40 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 37 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 34 | 13% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 29 | 11% |
| Engine | 27 | 10% |
| Power Train | 22 | 8% |
| Seat Belts | 16 | 6% |
| Steering | 11 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 10 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 | 3% |
| Seats | 7 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Mustang C RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
| 2017 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,engine - filed 2026-10-13
I have attached a complaint which sets for the odometer fraud resulting in severe damage to my engine. I have also attached mileage discrepancies and the documentation created and maintained by AutoNation Ford Valencia which records my odometer at 26,250 in September 2022 and after taking my vehicle in for service of t...
Structure - filed 2026-10-07
I have experienced a concerning issue twice while driving. On both occasions, I was traveling at approximately 72 mph with all doors closed and locked when the vehicle indicated that the passenger door was ajar. Although the door did not fully open, it appears that the latch may not have remained securely engaged. My...
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-08-31
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while reversing, the third brake light failed to function as intended. In addition, the rear-view camera flashed on and off. The contact replaced the third brake light housing, but the failure reoccurred. The contact purchased and replaced the third brake li...
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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.