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2010 Mustang Shelby GT 500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2010 Mustang Shelby GT 500, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage15kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 11, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Mustang Shelby GT 500 has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train20
Air bags10
Engine10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2010 Mustang Shelby GT 500 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.

–no report yet

Tires: markings

Recall 10V-030 · Jan 29, 2010 · 243 vehicles

Risk. INFLATING TIRES TO A PRESSURE OTHER THAN SPECIFIED ON THE ORIGINAL LABELS MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON VEHICLE BRAKING, AND HANDLING, AND STABILITY IN AN…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Mustang.

Best & worst years

2010 vs. every other Shelby GT 500 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 Shelby GT 500 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Shelby GT 500 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I WAS DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE SET AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CRUISE WENT OFF AND THE CAR JERKED AND THE WRENCH SYMBOL CAME ON. I ATTEMPTED TO SET THE CRUISE AGAIN AND IT WOULD NOT ENGAGE. WHEN I APPROACHED A RED LIGHT AND ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR STRUGGLED FOR A BIT BEFORE GOING AGAIN. THIS…
Complaint 10725800 · Jun 17, 2015 · 27,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING MY 2011 FORD MUSTANG 5.0, I'VE HAD TWO VERY SCARY INCIDENTS. THEY BOTH SEEM TO ME AS THOUGH THEY ARE DEALING WITH THE TRANSMISSION WHICH IN MY CASE IS THE 6-SPEED MANUAL. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR VERY SPIRITED I TRY TO UPSHIFT WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED (GEAR UNKNOWN AND RPM'S…
Complaint 10358626 · Oct 1, 2010 · 3,500 miles

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