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2010 Ford Mustang Engine Problems

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2010 Ford Mustang, 8% of all 261 complaints for this model year. That is #16 highest engine complaint count among 21 Mustang model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.

Engine complaints
22
8% of 261
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2010 Ford Mustang engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 23, 2009, latest Mar 5, 2023.

2010 Ford Mustang engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2009Jan 2011Aug 2014Dec 2015Oct 2016Jun 2019Jan 2023
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2009 to Mar 2023; peak Feb 2015 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2010 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 2010 Ford Mustang have engine problems?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the engine in the 2010 Ford Mustang, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
Which Ford Mustang year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Ford Mustang has the most engine complaints (92), compared with 22 for the 2010.
Is there a engine recall for the 2010 Ford Mustang?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2010 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.