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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.

2008 Ford Mustang engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2008Nov 2011Dec 2013Apr 2015Aug 2017Dec 2020Sep 2025
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2008 to Sep 2025; peak Oct 2010 (3).

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.

  1. 200592 (13%)
  2. 200658 (14%)
  3. 200758 (9%)
  4. 200827 (8%)
  5. 200924 (13%)
  6. 201022 (8%)
  7. 201181 (17%)
  8. 201260 (13%)
  9. 201336 (13%)
  10. 201424 (7%)
  11. 201564 (15%)
  12. 201688 (23%)
  13. 201736 (14%)
  14. 201862 (32%)
  15. 201962 (42%)
  16. 202031 (26%)
  17. 202111 (20%)
  18. 20228 (16%)
  19. 20233 (20%)
  20. 202411 (14%)
  21. 20255 (29%)

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.

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.