2005 Ford Mustang GT Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2005 Ford Mustang GT has 163 NHTSA complaints with a complaint index of 0, ranking better than the 2006 model (151 complaints, index 100) among the two years with data. No recalls are listed for this year, though owners reported Takata airbag campaigns separately.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #2 of 2 Mustang GT years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 163
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 9
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 8
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
Top 2005 Ford Mustang GT problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System58 (36%)
- Airbags49 (30%)
- Fuel System20 (12%)
- Engine19 (12%)
- Brakes15 (9%)
- Structure & Body10 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (4%)
- Other6 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy during moderate to high-speed crashes, including frontal and side impacts.
- Some drivers describe sudden unintended acceleration while attempting to pass, requiring shifting to neutral to regain control.
- Electrical system failures were reported where lights, radio, and windows shut off simultaneously, often in wet conditions.
- Fuel system complaints describe the fuel pump shutting off prematurely, preventing a full tank fill.
- Water leaks into the cabin through the front passenger door were linked to a moldy carpet smell.
- Braking and steering response was reported to fail during hydroplaning incidents in wet weather.
2005 Ford Mustang GT recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2005 compared with other Mustang GT years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | No verdict | 0 | 163 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | No verdict | 100 | 151 | 0 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Ford Mustang GT reliable?
- NHTSA lists 163 complaints for the 2005 Mustang GT with a complaint index of 0, and it ranks better than the 2006 model in this dataset. Electrical system issues made up 36% of complaints, the largest share.
- Does the 2005 Ford Mustang GT have any recalls?
- NHTSA shows 0 recalls listed specifically for the 2005 model year in this dataset, though some owners referenced separate Takata airbag recall campaign numbers in their complaints.
- What is the biggest problem area for the 2005 Mustang GT?
- Electrical System complaints account for 36% of all reports, with a median failure mileage of 46,500 miles. Airbags follow at 30% of complaints.
- Did the 2005 Mustang GT airbags fail to deploy?
- Multiple sample complaints describe airbags not deploying during crashes, including a frontal impact and a side impact, with one owner referencing Takata recall campaign numbers 15V319000 and 16V384000.
- How does the 2005 Mustang GT compare to the 2006 model?
- The 2005 model had 163 complaints and a complaint index of 0, while the 2006 model had 151 complaints and a complaint index of 100, making 2005 the lower-ranked-risk year of the two.