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2023 Ford Mustang: common problems and reliability
One of the better Mustang years.
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30 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 6 recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 Mustang?The 2023 Ford Mustang has 30 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and steering.
Safety record for the 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Ford Mustang vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2023 a good year for the Mustang?
Across the 30 Mustang model years we track, complaint volume runs from 30 (2023) to 868 (2005). With 30 complaints, the 2023 Mustang sits below the model's median of 271.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2023 Mustang
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 23V070000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
electrical system:body control module/bcm
Campaign 23V727000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
steering:electric power assist system
Campaign 24V493000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.
steering:electric power assist system
Campaign 25V096000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-493. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.
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back over prevention:software
Campaign 25V442000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
electrical system:body control module/bcm
Campaign 25V689000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is highly fragmented and generation-dependent.
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Typical used price
Used Mustang listings typically run $16,180–$35,387.
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