How many 2017 Ford Mustang owners reported transmission or powertrain problems?

NHTSA lists 22 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Ford Mustang, which is 8% of the 265 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford Mustang transmission?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Ford Mustang.

At what mileage do 2017 Mustang transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 36,625 miles.

What kind of transmission issues do owners describe most?

Owners most often describe clunking or thumping noises when shifting and clutch failures, including the clutch pedal binding or the clutch coming apart while driving.

Did any 2017 Mustang transmission complaints involve a crash or fire?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to these complaints, with 0 injuries reported.

2017 Ford Mustang Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Ford Mustang, 8% of its 265 total complaints. There are no related recalls on file, and median mileage at failure was 36,625 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 22; 8% of 265
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 36,625 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report a clunking or thumping noise when shifting gears, especially with the manual transmission, sometimes felt through the seat.
Some drivers describe clutch failure during driving, including the clutch pedal binding or the clutch coming apart while shifting between gears at highway speed.
Several complaints mention the car stalling or becoming stuck in gear after a transmission or clutch failure, in one case leading to a burning smell.
One owner reported repeated clutch flywheel failures requiring replacement.
A few complaints describe delayed or slow gear engagement, including while driving uphill, along with a perceived loss of power.

When 2017 Ford Mustang transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 4, 2017, latest Sep 11, 2025.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2017 to Sep 2025; peak Jun 2020 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Ford Mustang

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Mustang model year

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

201013 (5%)
2011200 (43%)
2012177 (38%)
201348 (18%)
201430 (8%)
201542 (10%)
201629 (8%)
201722 (8%)
201845 (23%)
201928 (19%)
202025 (21%)
20219 (16%)
20224 (8%)
20231 (7%)
20247 (9%)
20252 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2017 Ford Mustang owners reported transmission or powertrain problems?: NHTSA lists 22 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Ford Mustang, which is 8% of the 265 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford Mustang transmission?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Ford Mustang.
At what mileage do 2017 Mustang transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 36,625 miles.
What kind of transmission issues do owners describe most?: Owners most often describe clunking or thumping noises when shifting and clutch failures, including the clutch pedal binding or the clutch coming apart while driving.
Did any 2017 Mustang transmission complaints involve a crash or fire?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to these complaints, with 0 injuries reported.