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2017 Ford MustangProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 347 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
347
Crashes
18
Fires
12
Recalls
6
TSBs
155
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 347 complaints, 18 crashes, 12 fires, and 6 recalls. Complaint rate is 9.9x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

vibration

4 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
2

paint chipped

3 complaints • Severity 7.3/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission issues

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

ac not working strange noise

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
5

back camera is failing

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Back Over PreventionHIGH

47 owners reported back over prevention issues — failures commonly reported around 41K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:bodyMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

61
0–30K
69
30–60K
34
60–90K
8
90–120K
7
120–150K
5
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (69 reports) • Median: 41K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Back Over Prevention (47 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Back Over Prevention47 (14%)
Structure:body39 (11%)
Other37 (11%)
Engine35 (10%)
Electrical33 (10%)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch22 (6%)
Drivetrain21 (6%)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera17 (5%)

2017 Ford Mustang: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Back Over Prevention Issues

Back Over Prevention complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ford Mustang, with 47 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 41,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 41K-mile mark.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ford Mustang, with 39 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ford Mustang, with 35 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ford Mustang, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

4
16
11
17
21
18
22
19
43
20
41
21
47
22
61
23
33
24
35
25
29
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Ford Mustang. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

16V779000Mar 2017

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured February 24, 2015, to August 30, 2016. A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.

17V168000Apr 2017

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles. The return spring for the driver side interior door handle may come loose, allowing the driver's door to unlatch in a side impact crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

17V529000Oct 2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.

22V082000Dec 2022

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.

25V572000Jan 2026

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2017 Ford Mustang NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA21002OpenOpened Sep 2021

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

The worst model year for the Ford Mustang is the 2010 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is body / paint.

2017 Ford Mustang vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

347

Class avg

35

9.9x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 347 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2017 Ford Mustang: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Ford Mustang?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Ford Mustang is related to the back over prevention, with 47 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Ford Mustang reliable?
The 2017 Ford Mustang has 347 complaints, 18 crash reports, and 12 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 9.9x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2017 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA rates the 2017 Ford Mustang 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 5 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Ford Mustang problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Ford Mustang has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Mustang problems start?
Based on 184 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 41,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2017 Ford Mustang data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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