How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Ford Mustang?

NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Mustang, making up about 4% of the 466 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Mustang's body or paint issues?

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

At what mileage do these structure and body problems tend to appear?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 47,000 miles.

Did any of these complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes, the sample includes 3 crashes and 3 injuries among the Structure & Body-related complaints for the 2011 Mustang.

How does the 2011 Mustang compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2011 model's 17 complaints and 4% share are lower than peak years like 2017, which had 62 complaints and a 23% share, and 2015, with 71 complaints at 16%.

2011 Ford Mustang Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Ford Mustang, about 4% of its 466 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 47,000. No related recall exists for this area, and the complaints included 3 crashes and 3 injuries.

Structure & Body complaints: 17; 4% of 466
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 47,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Hood paint bubbles, blisters, and peels near the front edge, sometimes attributed to corrosion under the finish and often noticed years after purchase.
Driver or passenger seat adjustment levers fail, leaving the seat stuck too close to the pedals to drive safely.
The head restraint sits too far forward for taller drivers, forcing an unnatural forward head position and causing neck strain.
Owners describe airbag deployment issues during collisions, including cases where replacement airbags were hard to source.
Some owners link narrow factory tire and wheel width to handling problems that contributed to a crash.

When 2011 Ford Mustang body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 13, 2011, latest Jan 12, 2021.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2011 to Jan 2021; peak Feb 2016 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Ford Mustang

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Mustang model year

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

200564 (9%)
200634 (8%)
200758 (9%)
200816 (5%)
20097 (4%)
201018 (7%)
201117 (4%)
201228 (6%)
20138 (3%)
201419 (5%)
201571 (16%)
201654 (14%)
201762 (23%)
201823 (12%)
201914 (9%)
20208 (7%)
20211 (2%)
20226 (12%)
20230 (0%)
20246 (8%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Ford Mustang?: NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Mustang, making up about 4% of the 466 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Mustang's body or paint issues?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Structure & Body complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems tend to appear?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 47,000 miles.
Did any of these complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes, the sample includes 3 crashes and 3 injuries among the Structure & Body-related complaints for the 2011 Mustang.
How does the 2011 Mustang compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2011 model's 17 complaints and 4% share are lower than peak years like 2017, which had 62 complaints and a 23% share, and 2015, with 71 complaints at 16%.