2008 Ford Mustang Engine Problems
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Ford Mustang, 8% of all 347 complaints for this model year. That is #13 highest engine complaint count among 21 Mustang model years. These complaints report 6 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 54,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 27
- 8% of 347
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 54,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Ford Mustang engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 1, 2008, latest Sep 24, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2008 Ford Mustang
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Mustang model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Ford Mustang have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Ford Mustang, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 54,000 miles.
- Which Ford Mustang year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2005 Ford Mustang has the most engine complaints (92), compared with 27 for the 2008.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Ford Mustang?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Mustang is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.