How common are Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Ford Mustang?

NHTSA lists 54 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Mustang, which is 14% of the 377 total complaints filed for that model year.

What is the main structure and body issue owners report?

The dominant pattern is doors, especially the driver and passenger doors, unlatching or opening on their own while driving at highway speed, often accompanied by a door ajar warning.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Mustang door latch problem?

The data provided lists no related recalls for this component area on the 2016 Mustang, though some owners reference recall numbers tied to other model years with interchangeable parts.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Mustang is 59,050 miles.

Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 54 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Mustang.

2016 Ford Mustang Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints account for 54 of 377 total complaints (14%) on the 2016 Ford Mustang, mostly centered on doors unlatching or opening while driving at highway speed. The median mileage at failure is 59,050, and NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this specific data set.

Structure & Body complaints: 54; 14% of 377
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 59,050 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Driver or passenger doors unlatch and pop open unexpectedly while driving at highway speeds around 70 mph.
Dashboard displays a "door ajar" warning light just before or during the unintended door opening.
Some owners report the same door unlatching multiple times on a single trip, even after being closed and re-secured.
A few owners connect the issue to a door latch pawl spring tab that they say was addressed under a separate model-year recall program.
One owner reported a burning smell from a passenger seat heater wiring harness, unrelated to the door latch pattern.
Dealers in several cases told owners they could not replicate the door-opening issue during inspection.

When 2016 Ford Mustang body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 12, 2017, latest Sep 18, 2026.

54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2017 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2020 (4).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 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 common are Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Ford Mustang?: NHTSA lists 54 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Mustang, which is 14% of the 377 total complaints filed for that model year.
What is the main structure and body issue owners report?: The dominant pattern is doors, especially the driver and passenger doors, unlatching or opening on their own while driving at highway speed, often accompanied by a door ajar warning.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Mustang door latch problem?: The data provided lists no related recalls for this component area on the 2016 Mustang, though some owners reference recall numbers tied to other model years with interchangeable parts.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 Mustang is 59,050 miles.
Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 54 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Mustang.