2024 Ford Mustang Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2024 Ford Mustang carries a Complaint Index of 35 and ranks 14th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. That rating is capped due to 12 recalls, including one Do Not Drive campaign, despite a moderate complaint count of 80.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 35/100
- #14 of 21 Mustang years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 80
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 12
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 23.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2024 Ford Mustang problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System40 (50%)
- Other17 (21%)
- Engine11 (14%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (11%)
- Brakes7 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (9%)
- Airbags6 (8%)
- Structure & Body6 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers5 (6%)
- Steering3 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Instrument panel cluster screens go black or fade out during normal driving without restarting.
- Windshield and body seams leak water into the cabin, sometimes leaving rust or mold on interior surfaces.
- Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking fail to engage before a crash, and airbags sometimes do not deploy on impact.
- Wiper and defroster systems fail to clear condensation on the inside of the windshield in cold weather.
- Wheel well liners and undercarriage corrode after gravel and debris get trapped in wheel well holes.
- The vehicle stalls or the engine seizes while driving, requiring multiple restart attempts.
2024 Ford Mustang recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V547000Aug 25, 2026Electrical System148,663 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk: A loss of driver power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a loss of headlight function or windshield washing system function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V418000Jun 30, 2026Visibility & Wipers67,842 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles. During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.
Risk: Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V546000Aug 22, 2025Electrical System105,545 vehicles
Exterior lighting
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43.
2024 Ford Mustang fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 23.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other Mustang years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Ford Mustang reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Mustang has a Complaint Index of 35, ranking 14th worst of 21 model years for this model. It carries a Caution verdict, driven up by 12 recall campaigns rather than complaint volume alone.
- Does the 2024 Ford Mustang have a Do Not Drive recall?
- Yes. NHTSA data shows the 2024 Mustang has one Do Not Drive recall among its 12 total recall campaigns, which is why its verdict is capped at Caution.
- What is the most common problem on the 2024 Ford Mustang?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 40 of 80 complaints, or 50% of all reports, at a median mileage of 5,000 at failure.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Mustang have?
- NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2024 Mustang, covering electrical wiring, wipers, fuel injectors, suspension knuckles, and instrument cluster software.
- How does the 2024 Mustang compare to other model years?
- With a Complaint Index of 35, the 2024 Mustang ranks better than Avoid years like 2005 (85) and 2007 (100), but worse than Best years such as 2021 (15) and 2023 (0).