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2009 Ford Mustang Engine Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Ford Mustang, 13% of all 181 complaints for this model year. That is #14 highest engine complaint count among 21 Mustang model years. These complaints report 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 39,875 miles.

Engine complaints
24
13% of 181
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
39,875 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Ford Mustang engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 4, 2009, latest Nov 13, 2023.

2009 Ford Mustang engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2009Mar 2010Mar 2011Jun 2014Aug 2015Feb 2017Nov 2019
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2009 to Nov 2023; peak Jan 2010 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2009 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 2009 Ford Mustang have engine problems?
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Ford Mustang, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 9 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 39,875 miles.
Which Ford Mustang year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Ford Mustang has the most engine complaints (92), compared with 24 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Ford Mustang?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 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.