2016 Ford Mustang
Common Problems
Ranked from 145 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
13 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Backup Camera Failure
57complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe rearview camera intermittently displays a blank or distorted image.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine Overheating and Failure
37complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine overheats and fails, leading to loss of power and potential engine damage.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 16V779000
- 3
Passenger Door Unlatching While Driving
24complaintsMedium severityOtherThe passenger door occasionally opens while driving, causing a warning message on the dashboard.
- 4
Air Conditioning Failure
18complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe air conditioning system stops working, often due to a leaking evaporator core, leading to poor cabin cooling.
$800–$1,600est. a/c compressor replacement · 3–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Door Latch Malfunction
14complaintsHigh severityOtherThe doors occasionally unlatch while driving, causing a warning message on the dashboard.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Engine Stall and Loss of Power
11complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls or loses power under certain conditions, such as coming to a stop or changing speed.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 16V779000
- 7
Recall Repair Failure
6complaintsMedium severityOtherRecall repairs for the backup camera and other issues have failed to resolve the problem.
- 8
Heated and Cooled Seats Not Working
5complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe heated and cooled seats stop functioning, often due to a severely burned connector under the seat.
- 9
Fuel System Issues
3complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel system leaks or consumes excessive oil, leading to performance issues and potential safety hazards.
- 10
Fuel System Leak
3complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel vapor odor and visible fuel leakage from the fuel tank are reported.
- 11
Door Latch Failure
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe door latches fail to secure the door, causing it to open while driving.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Heated Seat Failure
2complaintsLow severityElectricalHeated seats stop working, accompanied by a burning smell in the cabin.
- 13
Swollen Lug Nuts
2complaintsLow severityOtherLug nuts have swollen and may cause a flat tire to be difficult to change.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.