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2005 Ford Mustang Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Ford Mustang, 4% of all 705 complaints for this model year. That is #12 highest transmission complaint count among 21 Mustang model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 7,500 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
25
4% of 705
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
7,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Ford Mustang transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 21, 2005, latest Jan 25, 2025.

2005 Ford Mustang transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2005Sep 2005Feb 2006Mar 2008Dec 2010Jul 2014Oct 2016
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2005 to Jan 2025; peak Aug 2008 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Ford Mustang

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Mustang model year

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

  1. 200525 (4%)
  2. 200632 (8%)
  3. 200735 (6%)
  4. 200830 (9%)
  5. 20097 (4%)
  6. 201013 (5%)
  7. 2011200 (43%)
  8. 2012177 (38%)
  9. 201348 (18%)
  10. 201430 (8%)
  11. 201542 (10%)
  12. 201629 (8%)
  13. 201722 (8%)
  14. 201845 (23%)
  15. 201928 (19%)
  16. 202025 (21%)
  17. 20219 (16%)
  18. 20224 (8%)
  19. 20231 (7%)
  20. 20247 (9%)
  21. 20252 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Ford Mustang have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Ford Mustang, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 7,500 miles.
Which Ford Mustang year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2011 Ford Mustang has the most transmission complaints (200), compared with 25 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Ford Mustang?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Ford Mustang is classified under transmission & powertrain. 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.