2005 Ford Mustang GT recalls and problems

The 2005 Ford Mustang GT has 0 recalls and 163 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2005 Ford Mustang Gt
Photo: 2005 Ford Mustang Gt by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2005 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 7 Mustang GT model years — the most of any year.

0recalls
163complaints
9crashes
1fires
8injuries
44,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2006: 6 complaints20062007: 5 complaints2008: 17 complaints20082009: 10 complaints2010: 16 complaints20102011: 20 complaints2012: 10 complaints20122013: 8 complaints2014: 11 complaints20142015: 13 complaints2016: 5 complaints20162017: 29 complaints292018: 11 complaints20182019: 1 complaints2024: 1 complaints20241

2005 vs. other Ford Mustang GT years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2005. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2005 Ford Mustang GT have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 Ford Mustang GT. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Mustang GT?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (58), air bags (49), fuel system (20). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.