2008 Ford Mustang air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 242 complaints for the 2008 Ford Mustang, 63% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 242 63% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 40,000 miles 52 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 11 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 18 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 52 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 62% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 11 crashes, 10 injuries.
What owners wrote
I was involved in a serious car accident on sunday of last week. While in the right-hand lane of interstate 95 in boynton beach, florida, my 2008 mustang was hit in the rear by an apparently speeding motorist. I was traveling between 55-60 MPH and accelerating to achieve pace with the other cars on the highway. My car was struck in the rear, and propelled forward striking a minivan in front to me.
Takata recall--driver side inflator was repaired july 2016. In june 2016 received additional recall for passenger airbag inflator. It has been more than a year since notification. My vehicle is in the priority due to age and I am zone 1. I contacted the dealer in october 2016 and was advised they expected parts in january 2017. As of this date I have heard nothing . We are at risk for liability if I carry a passenger. It is not unreasonable to expect resolution after waiting a year and having a priority vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Ford Mustang
- Drivetrain & axles 25 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints