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2005 Roush Mustang GTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Roush Mustang GT, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 14, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Roush Mustang GT has problems

1 complaint 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
Electrical system10

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

2 recalls

2005 Roush Mustang GT 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

Suspension: front

Recall 06V-310 · Aug 8, 2006 · 745 vehicles

Risk. IF THE BROKEN BRACKET CONTACTS THE TIRE, SIDEWALL DAMAGE CAN OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Recall 05V-274 · May 31, 2005 · 680 vehicles

Risk. IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT.

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 Roush.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Mustang GT 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 GT median. How we score

'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Mustang GT owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING. SAYS I'M GOING 110 MILES AN HOUR WHEN DOING AROUND 55 MPH. I KNOW THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR OF MUSTANG.
Complaint 10978513 · Apr 14, 2017

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