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2014 Ford Mustang Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Ford Mustang, 5% of its 359 total complaints, at a median failure mileage of 22,000. No related recalls exist for this area.

Structure & Body complaints
19
5% of 359
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
22,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Owners report water leaking into the cabin through the dashboard area after rain, sometimes leading to mold on the floorboard.
  • Convertible owners describe water pooling in the rear top well and seeping into the rear seat carpet, sloshing audibly under braking.
  • Several owners report paint bubbling and peeling on the aluminum hood with no prior damage to the area.
  • Water intrusion into the rear quarter panels was reported, with the trapped water freezing in winter and banging against the panels.
  • One owner reported the front air spoiler under the engine came loose from its supports while driving and struck the road, kicking up debris.

When 2014 Ford Mustang body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 8, 2014, latest May 5, 2025.

2014 Ford Mustang structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2014Jul 2014Jun 2015Apr 2016Nov 2017Feb 2019Dec 2020May 2023
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2014 to May 2025; peak Mar 2016 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 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.

  1. 200564 (9%)
  2. 200634 (8%)
  3. 200758 (9%)
  4. 200816 (5%)
  5. 20097 (4%)
  6. 201018 (7%)
  7. 201117 (4%)
  8. 201228 (6%)
  9. 20138 (3%)
  10. 201419 (5%)
  11. 201571 (16%)
  12. 201654 (14%)
  13. 201762 (23%)
  14. 201823 (12%)
  15. 201914 (9%)
  16. 20208 (7%)
  17. 20211 (2%)
  18. 20226 (12%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20246 (8%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2014 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Mustang, which is 5% of the 359 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Mustang's structure and body issues?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2014 model year.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2014 Mustang is 22,000 miles.
What kinds of structure and body problems do owners report most?
Owners most often describe water leaking into the cabin, dashboard, or rear quarter panels, along with paint bubbling on the aluminum hood.
How does 2014 compare to other Mustang years for this issue?
The 2014 Mustang's 19 complaints and 5% share are lower than 2015 (71 complaints, 16%) and 2017 (62 complaints, 23%), which had higher rates for this area.

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.