How many steering complaints does the 2012 Ford Mustang have?

NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2012 Ford Mustang, which is 3% of the 469 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2012 Ford Mustang?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue.

Did the steering problems cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and no fires or injuries tied to the steering complaints for this model year.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 37,000 miles.

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

The 2012 Mustang's 3% share is lower than 2011 (5%), 2014 (6%), and 2015 (4%), but higher than 2010 (1%).

2012 Ford Mustang Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2012 Ford Mustang, 3% of its 469 total complaints, with 2 crashes and no fires. Median mileage at failure was 37,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Steering complaints: 16; 3% of 469
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 37,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden loss of power steering assist at highway speed, sometimes described as the electric power assist steering (EPAS) failing completely.
Some report a loud metal-on-metal grinding or clunking noise from the steering/suspension area that worsened over time.
Several describe the steering wheel vibrating or rattling, in one case with a broken bolt falling out of the column.
A few owners found the steering wheel would not turn at all when starting the car, with the advance trac warning light on.
Some noticed the issue only after the car sat and cooled down, or intermittently over several days before failing completely.

When 2012 Ford Mustang steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 15, 2012, latest Jun 5, 2019.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2012 to Jun 2019; peak Dec 2013 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2012 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.

20103 (1%)
201125 (5%)
201216 (3%)
201310 (4%)
201422 (6%)
201517 (4%)
201612 (3%)
201711 (4%)
20184 (2%)
20196 (4%)
20202 (2%)
20211 (2%)
20227 (14%)
20235 (33%)
20243 (4%)
20251 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2012 Ford Mustang have?: NHTSA lists 16 steering complaints for the 2012 Ford Mustang, which is 3% of the 469 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2012 Ford Mustang?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue.
Did the steering problems cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and no fires or injuries tied to the steering complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 37,000 miles.
How does 2012 compare to other Mustang years for steering complaints?: The 2012 Mustang's 3% share is lower than 2011 (5%), 2014 (6%), and 2015 (4%), but higher than 2010 (1%).