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2005 Ford Mustang Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Ford Mustang, 5% of all 705 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 21 Mustang model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 43,750 miles.

Brakes complaints
37
5% of 705
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
43,750 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Ford Mustang brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 9, 2005, latest Nov 10, 2022.

2005 Ford Mustang brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2005Jul 2006Mar 2008Apr 2009Dec 2010Sep 2012Jan 2015
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2005 to Nov 2022; peak Mar 2008 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 Ford Mustang

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Mustang model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200537 (5%)
  2. 200622 (5%)
  3. 200724 (4%)
  4. 200814 (4%)
  5. 20098 (4%)
  6. 201011 (4%)
  7. 201128 (6%)
  8. 201220 (4%)
  9. 20138 (3%)
  10. 201422 (6%)
  11. 201555 (13%)
  12. 201622 (6%)
  13. 20178 (3%)
  14. 20186 (3%)
  15. 20195 (3%)
  16. 202018 (15%)
  17. 20215 (9%)
  18. 20222 (4%)
  19. 20234 (27%)
  20. 20247 (9%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Mustang have brake problems?
NHTSA has 37 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Ford Mustang, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 43,750 miles.
Which Ford Mustang year has the most brake complaints?
The 2015 Ford Mustang has the most brake complaints (55), compared with 37 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Ford Mustang?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Mustang is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.