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2011 Ford Mustang Steering Problems

Steering complaints make up 25 of 466 total complaints (5%) filed against the 2011 Ford Mustang, tied to 3 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure is 60,000. NHTSA lists no related recall for this component on this model year in this dataset.

Steering complaints
25
5% of 466
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Sudden and complete loss of power steering assist while driving, sometimes accompanied by an 'advance-track' or 'service steering now' warning light.
  • Steering wheel locking up entirely, leaving the driver unable to change direction, in some cases forcing the vehicle into oncoming traffic or off the road.
  • Intermittent power steering dropout that owners describe as requiring the car to be shut off and restarted to restore assist.
  • Vehicle pulling or drifting to one side without driver input, sometimes linked to ABS engaging or a failed steering angle sensor.
  • Front end swaying or feeling unstable during lane changes at highway speed.
  • Clunking noise from the steering column when turning at low speed during parking, later diagnosed as needing column replacement.

When 2011 Ford Mustang steering complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 6, 2011, latest May 16, 2026.

2011 Ford Mustang steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2011Oct 2012Oct 2015Nov 2016Sep 2017Jan 2019Jun 2020May 2026
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2011 to May 2026; peak Jan 2016 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2011 Ford Mustang

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Mustang model year

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

  1. 20103 (1%)
  2. 201125 (5%)
  3. 201216 (3%)
  4. 201310 (4%)
  5. 201422 (6%)
  6. 201517 (4%)
  7. 201612 (3%)
  8. 201711 (4%)
  9. 20184 (2%)
  10. 20196 (4%)
  11. 20202 (2%)
  12. 20211 (2%)
  13. 20227 (14%)
  14. 20235 (33%)
  15. 20243 (4%)
  16. 20251 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA lists 25 steering complaints for the 2011 Ford Mustang, which is 5% of the 466 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering on the 2011 Ford Mustang?
The data provided shows no related recall listed for the steering component on the 2011 Ford Mustang, though one owner complaint mentions a separate 2011-2012 recall referenced by a dealer.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2011 Mustang?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2011 Ford Mustang is 60,000 miles.
Did steering problems on the 2011 Mustang cause any crashes?
NHTSA data ties 3 crashes and 1 injury to steering complaints filed for the 2011 Ford Mustang.
How does the 2011 Mustang compare to other years for steering complaints?
The 2011 Mustang's 5% share of complaints tied to steering is higher than most other model years shown, though the 2023 model year shows a higher 33% share on a smaller complaint count.

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.