no report yet
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. A corroded cable can break, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant, and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2017 Ford MustangProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 269 owner complaints about the 2017 Ford Mustang, most often about the back over prevention. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-572 the manufacturer reports only 21% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Ford Mustang has problems
269 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
64Back over prevention
41Structure2 crash/fire/injury
34Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
29Latches/locks/linkages1 crash/fire/injury
27Engine2 crash/fire/injury
23Power train1 crash/fire/injury
16Seat belts
11Steering
10Air bags
5416 other systems9 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 64 | 0 |
| Structure | 41 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 34 | 5 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 29 | 1 |
| Engine | 27 | 2 |
| Power train | 23 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 16 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 |
| Air bags | 10 | 7 |
| 16 other systems | 54 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2017 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 · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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repaired · 2018 Q3
Doors: latch
Risk. If the door unlatches in a crash it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Risk. A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 back over prevention problems start?
46kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 31 back over prevention complaints. 81% were reported before 100,000 miles.
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Best & worst years
2017 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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NHTSA crash tests
2017 Ford Mustang safety ratings
2017 Ford Mustang C RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (8.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Ford Mustang, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Mustang owners report
Recent back over prevention complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while reversing, the third brake light failed to function as intended. In addition, the rear-view camera flashed on and off. The contact replaced the third brake light housing, but the failure reoccurred. The contact purchased and…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the seat belts failed to lock or latch securely into the buckles. Additionally, the contact stated that the rearview camera failed to operate as intended. The contact received a safety recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number:…
Recall 22V0820000, Ford recall 22S06 was completed in 2023. That recall failed. The dealership, and Ford corporate have refused to fix this under the recall which is required.
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