How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Ford Mustang?

NHTSA lists 20 brake-related complaints for the 2012 Mustang, which is 4% of the 469 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2012 Ford Mustang brakes?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2012 Ford Mustang.

At what mileage do 2012 Mustang brake problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 19,425 miles.

Did the 2012 Mustang brake issues cause any crashes?

NHTSA data ties 2 crashes to brake-area complaints for the 2012 Mustang, with no reported fires or injuries.

How does 2012 compare to other Mustang years for brake complaints?

The 2012 Mustang's 4% brake complaint share is similar to 2010 (4%) and 2013 (3%), but lower than 2015's 13% and 2023's 27%.

2012 Ford Mustang Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 20 brake complaints for the 2012 Ford Mustang, 4% of its 469 total complaints for the year. No related recall exists. Median mileage at failure was 19,425 miles, and two crashes were linked to this area.

Brakes complaints: 20; 4% of 469
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 19,425 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Traction/stability control activates on its own during straight, dry-road driving and pulses the front brakes without driver input.
Owners describe sudden independent front-wheel braking accompanied by a loud banging noise, sometimes fixed temporarily by restarting the engine.
Some drivers report the car swerving or feeling like each tire is locking up independently at moderate speeds.
One report links a clogged A/C drain to corrosion in a junction box that disabled the ABS and AdvancTrac system controlling the brakes.
A separate case describes total loss of power steering while exiting a highway, making the car hard to control alongside braking issues.

When 2012 Ford Mustang brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 11, 2011, latest Aug 5, 2020.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2011 to Aug 2020; peak Mar 2013 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2012 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 NHTSA have for the 2012 Ford Mustang?: NHTSA lists 20 brake-related complaints for the 2012 Mustang, which is 4% of the 469 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2012 Ford Mustang brakes?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2012 Ford Mustang.
At what mileage do 2012 Mustang brake problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 19,425 miles.
Did the 2012 Mustang brake issues cause any crashes?: NHTSA data ties 2 crashes to brake-area complaints for the 2012 Mustang, with no reported fires or injuries.
How does 2012 compare to other Mustang years for brake complaints?: The 2012 Mustang's 4% brake complaint share is similar to 2010 (4%) and 2013 (3%), but lower than 2015's 13% and 2023's 27%.