2005 Model Year

Ford Mustang

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
868
Recalls
0
Crashes
40
Severe
75

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Fuel System
May 2025

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to fuel the vehicle, the fuel tank was unable to be ful...

Engine
Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. While driving at approximately 25-35 MPH...

Engine
Feb 2025

I have experienced two engine failures in my 2005 Ford Mustang due to timing chain issues, specifically the failure of the timing chain cassette, guid...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that during inclement weather, water was entering the cabin of the vehicle through the passen...

POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2025

Ford did issue a recall for several issues for my car, including but not limited to, problems when filling gas tank with evaporative purge system as w...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH on a rainy night, the headlights started flickering. The contact stated...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2024

I purchased this car from Trent Family Auto on May 2, 2024. On September 11, 2024 the engine failed. While working on replacing the engine I found a...

Air Bags
Aug 2024

Took the 2005 Mustang GT in several years ago to have one airbag replaced. Dealer (Autonation Torrance, California) stated parts were not available...

Seat Belts
Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Mustang GT. The contact stated the front passenger’s side seat belt was difficult to latch and detach. The contact state...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Fire
Dec 2023

Filling gas tank is a nightmare, the first batch of the newly remodeled vehicle. When filling it it'll pump for 3 seconds and then click off and shoot...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2005 Ford Mustang has 868 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 40 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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