Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
2015 vs 2016 FORD MUSTANG
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 131 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
▼ 10.7% fewer reports in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
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| Component | 2015 share | 2016 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 6.7% | 16.5% | ▲ 9.9 pts larger share |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9.4% | 0.8% | ▼ 8.6 pts smaller share |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 7.8% | 13.3% | ▲ 5.5 pts larger share |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6.4% | 3.0% | ▼ 3.5 pts smaller share |
| STRUCTURE | 7.4% | 4.3% | ▼ 3.0 pts smaller share |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 6.4% | 3.8% | ▼ 2.7 pts smaller share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9.0% | 11.1% | ▲ 2.1 pts larger share |
| SUSPENSION | 0.7% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.2 pts larger share |
| WHEELS | 3.5% | 2.4% | ▼ 1.0 pts smaller share |
| POWER TRAIN | 7.4% | 6.5% | ▼ 0.9 pts smaller share |
| STEERING | 3.0% | 2.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts smaller share |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 0.5% | not reported | ▼ 0.5 pts smaller share |
| SEAT BELTS | 1.8% | 2.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts larger share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1.6% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts larger share |
| AIR BAGS | 3.0% | 3.3% | ▲ 0.3 pts larger share |
| PARKING BRAKE | 0.2% | not reported | ▼ 0.2 pts smaller share |
| TIRES | 0.2% | not reported | ▼ 0.2 pts smaller share |
| VISIBILITY | 2.1% | 1.9% | ▼ 0.2 pts smaller share |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 43.9% | 35.8% | ▼ 8.1 pts smaller share |
NHTSA Safety Recalls recalls · snapshot 2026-08-22
Recall campaigns
Campaign components: BACK OVER PREVENTION, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, SEAT BELTS, and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Campaign components: BACK OVER PREVENTION, CHILD SEAT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 7 → 6
- ◆ Injuries
- 19 → 11