How many brake complaints does the 2011 Ford Mustang have?

NHTSA has logged 28 brake complaints for the 2011 Mustang, which is 6% of the 466 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2011 Ford Mustang?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this model year.

Did the brake problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints includes 4 crashes and 5 injuries, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do 2011 Mustang brake problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 43,000 miles.

How does the 2011 Mustang compare to other years for brake complaints?

The 2011 Mustang's 6% brake-complaint share is on par with 2014 and 2016 (both 6%), but lower than 2015's 13% and well below 2023's 27%.

2011 Ford Mustang Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 28 brake complaints for the 2011 Ford Mustang, 6% of its 466 total complaints, including 4 crashes and 5 injuries but no fires. Median mileage at failure was 43,000, and no brake-related recall is tied to this model year.

Brakes complaints: 28; 6% of 466
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 43,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Rear wheels spin and the car fishtails or spins out during hard acceleration, with traction control failing to catch it.
Owners report the brake pedal not stopping the vehicle in time, leading to rear-end collisions.
Traction control or stability control activates unexpectedly at low speed, sometimes with the brake pedal turning hard and pulsating.
New owners describe squeaking and grinding brakes appearing within weeks of purchase.
A blinking stability-control light on the dash coincides with the right front brake being triggered by the ABS system for several seconds at a time.

When 2011 Ford Mustang brake complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 10, 2010, latest Nov 29, 2023.

28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2010 to Nov 2023; peak Mar 2012 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 Ford Mustang

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Mustang model year

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

200537 (5%)
200622 (5%)
200724 (4%)
200814 (4%)
20098 (4%)
201011 (4%)
201128 (6%)
201220 (4%)
20138 (3%)
201422 (6%)
201555 (13%)
201622 (6%)
20178 (3%)
20186 (3%)
20195 (3%)
202018 (15%)
20215 (9%)
20222 (4%)
20234 (27%)
20247 (9%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2011 Ford Mustang have?: NHTSA has logged 28 brake complaints for the 2011 Mustang, which is 6% of the 466 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2011 Ford Mustang?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this model year.
Did the brake problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints includes 4 crashes and 5 injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do 2011 Mustang brake problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 43,000 miles.
How does the 2011 Mustang compare to other years for brake complaints?: The 2011 Mustang's 6% brake-complaint share is on par with 2014 and 2016 (both 6%), but lower than 2015's 13% and well below 2023's 27%.