Are 2018 Ford Mustang doors known to open while driving?

Yes. Multiple NHTSA complaints describe passenger and driver doors unlatching or popping open at both highway and low speeds, sometimes repeatedly on the same drive.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford Mustang door issue?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Structure & Body complaints filed on the 2018 Ford Mustang.

How many structure and body complaints does the 2018 Mustang have?

NHTSA lists 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Mustang, which is 12% of the 193 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do these body problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 50,000 miles.

Did any of these complaints involve a crash or fire?

No. NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries among the 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Mustang.

2018 Ford Mustang Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Ford Mustang, 12% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 50,000. The dominant pattern is doors unlatching or opening while driving; no recall covers this issue.

Structure & Body complaints: 23; 12% of 193
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 50,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Passenger and sometimes driver doors unlatch or pop open while driving at both highway and low speeds, often accompanied by a door-ajar warning.
Doors have opened over bumps, railroad tracks, or cold weather conditions even when in the locked position.
Some owners report the issue recurring repeatedly on the same trip, requiring them to stop and manually close and slam the door shut.
On convertible models, the rear power windows fail to seal properly when raised, allowing rain to enter and damage carpet and interior trim.
One owner reported the trunk opening unexpectedly while driving over bumps, braking, or in cold weather.
A front passenger seat recline latch failed to hold the seat upright, reducing driver visibility to the rear.

When 2018 Ford Mustang body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 19, 2019, latest Oct 6, 2025.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2019 to Oct 2025; peak Jun 2020 (5).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2018 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

Are 2018 Ford Mustang doors known to open while driving?: Yes. Multiple NHTSA complaints describe passenger and driver doors unlatching or popping open at both highway and low speeds, sometimes repeatedly on the same drive.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Ford Mustang door issue?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Structure & Body complaints filed on the 2018 Ford Mustang.
How many structure and body complaints does the 2018 Mustang have?: NHTSA lists 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Mustang, which is 12% of the 193 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do these body problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 50,000 miles.
Did any of these complaints involve a crash or fire?: No. NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries among the 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2018 Mustang.