2006 Ford Mustang GT Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2006 Ford Mustang GT has a complaint index of 100, the worst among the 2 model years with data, ranked 1 of 2. Airbags account for 42% of complaints, followed by Engine problems at 19%.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 2 Mustang GT years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 151
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 10
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 7
- Top issue
- Airbags
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
Top 2006 Ford Mustang GT problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags64 (42%)
- Engine28 (19%)
- Structure & Body21 (14%)
- Fuel System16 (11%)
- Electrical System11 (7%)
- Brakes10 (7%)
- Other8 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (4%)
- Seat Belts1 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Sudden or unintended acceleration reported after stopping at intersections or stop signs, sometimes leading to crashes.
- Engine hesitation on acceleration, with one owner correcting it through aftermarket computer reprogramming.
- Transmission loses power unexpectedly on the highway, accompanied by loud metal-on-metal noises and rocking or fishtailing.
- Airbags failed to deploy in a side-impact crash at low speed, resulting in injuries including broken ribs.
- Steering wheel shimmy or vibration felt between 50 and 65 mph.
- Fuel gauge reads erratically, sometimes showing empty when tank is not, attributed by a shop to contaminated fuel.
2006 Ford Mustang GT recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2006 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 2006 Ford Mustang GT reliable based on NHTSA data?
- NHTSA data gives the 2006 Ford Mustang GT a complaint index of 100, the highest (worst) of the 2 Mustang GT model years with data, ranking 1 of 2. Airbags and engine issues are the top reported problem areas.
- What is the biggest problem area for the 2006 Ford Mustang GT?
- Airbags are the top problem area, making up 42% of complaints (64 complaints), with a median mileage at failure of 75,000 miles. Engine issues follow at 19% of complaints.
- Does the 2006 Ford Mustang GT have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2006 Ford Mustang GT, including 0 do-not-drive recalls.
- Did the 2006 Ford Mustang GT have unintended acceleration complaints?
- Yes, multiple owners in the sample complaints described sudden or unintended acceleration events, some resulting in crashes, though this falls under the Engine problem area which accounts for 19% of complaints (28 total).
- How does the 2006 Ford Mustang GT compare to the 2005 model year?
- The 2006 model had 151 complaints and a complaint index of 100, while the 2005 model had 163 complaints and a complaint index of 0, according to NHTSA data.