Which Ford Mustang GT years should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not assign an Avoid verdict to either the 2005 or 2006 Mustang GT. Both years lack a verdict label in this dataset, though 2006 has the higher complaint index (100) and 2005 has 163 total complaints, the most of the two.

What is the best Ford Mustang GT year to buy?

Neither the 2005 nor 2006 Mustang GT earns a Best or Good verdict in this dataset. There simply isn't enough differentiation in the complaint data to name a clear best year.

What are the most common problems with the Ford Mustang GT?

Across 2005-2006, Airbags account for 36% of complaints (113 cases), followed by Electrical System at 22% (69 cases) and Engine at 15% (47 cases). Fuel System (11%), Structure & Body (10%), and Brakes (8%) round out the top problem areas.

Does the Ford Mustang GT have any recalls?

NHTSA records zero recall campaigns for both the 2005 and 2006 Ford Mustang GT.

Which Mustang GT year has more reported problems?

The 2005 model year has 163 total complaints versus 151 for 2006, but 2006 carries the higher complaint index at 100 compared to 0 for 2005, meaning complaints are more concentrated relative to volume in 2006.

Ford Mustang GT Best and Worst Years (2005–2006)

No Ford Mustang GT model year in this dataset (2005-2006) carries an Avoid, Best, or Good verdict. NHTSA lists 314 total complaints across both years, led by Airbags (36%), Electrical System (22%), and Engine (15%), with no recall campaigns recorded for either year.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 2; 2005–2006
NHTSA complaints: 314
Recall campaigns: 0
Crashes reported: 19
Fires reported: 2
Top problem area: Airbags

Mustang GT Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Ford Mustang GT problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	No verdict	0	163	9	1	0	Electrical System	—	—
2006	No verdict	100	151	10	1	0	Airbags	—	—

Most common Ford Mustang GT problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Airbags113 (36%)
Electrical System69 (22%)
Engine47 (15%)
Fuel System36 (11%)
Structure & Body31 (10%)
Brakes25 (8%)
Transmission & Powertrain15 (5%)
Other14 (4%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (4%)
Visibility & Wipers6 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

Which Ford Mustang GT years should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not assign an Avoid verdict to either the 2005 or 2006 Mustang GT. Both years lack a verdict label in this dataset, though 2006 has the higher complaint index (100) and 2005 has 163 total complaints, the most of the two.
What is the best Ford Mustang GT year to buy?: Neither the 2005 nor 2006 Mustang GT earns a Best or Good verdict in this dataset. There simply isn't enough differentiation in the complaint data to name a clear best year.
What are the most common problems with the Ford Mustang GT?: Across 2005-2006, Airbags account for 36% of complaints (113 cases), followed by Electrical System at 22% (69 cases) and Engine at 15% (47 cases). Fuel System (11%), Structure & Body (10%), and Brakes (8%) round out the top problem areas.
Does the Ford Mustang GT have any recalls?: NHTSA records zero recall campaigns for both the 2005 and 2006 Ford Mustang GT.
Which Mustang GT year has more reported problems?: The 2005 model year has 163 total complaints versus 151 for 2006, but 2006 carries the higher complaint index at 100 compared to 0 for 2005, meaning complaints are more concentrated relative to volume in 2006.