repaired · 2022 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other…
2009 Ford MustangProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 181 owner complaints about the 2009 Ford Mustang, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-024 the manufacturer reports only 22% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 13, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Ford Mustang has problems
181 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
135Air bags11 crash/fire/injury
22Vehicle speed control9 crash/fire/injury
7Power train
7Electrical system
6Structure
6Suspension
5Service brakes
3Engine
3Steering
1512 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 135 | 11 |
| Vehicle speed control | 22 | 9 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 3 |
| Suspension | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 5 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| 12 other systems | 15 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2009 Ford Mustang recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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repaired · 2017 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
45kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 35 air bags complaints. 86% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 40% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
8under 30k miles30under 100k miles5100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other Mustang year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Mustang median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2009 Ford Mustang safety ratings
2009 Ford Mustang 2-DR Convertible w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Mustang owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V319000 (Air Bags) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
The contact owned a 2009 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V081000 (Air Bags) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list as he no longer owns the vehicle. The local dealer and the manufacturer were contacted. The VIN was unavailable.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER (ACADEMY FORD, 13401 BALTIMORE AVE, LAUREL, MD 20707, [PHONE]) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT…
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