2024 Ford Mustang Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
35/100
#14 most-complained of 21 Mustang years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 Ford Mustang has 80 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 35 out of 100 — #14 highest of 21 Mustang model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (40 complaints, 50% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes and 4 injuries.
- Complaints
- 80
- Recalls
- 12
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 23.5 hwy
Top 2024 Ford Mustang problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
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 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Ford Mustang ranks #14 of 21 among Mustang model years (Complaint Index 35/100, verdict: Good). It has 80 complaints and 12 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford Mustang?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (40 complaints), engine (11 complaints), and collision avoidance & cameras (9 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 5,000 miles.
- Does the 2024 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2024 Ford Mustang, most recently reported 2026, covering electrical system, visibility & wipers, collision avoidance & cameras, and fuel system. At least one carries a Do Not Drive advisory.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Ford Mustang?
- EPA rates the 2024 Ford Mustang at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.