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2012 Ford Mustang

Owners have filed 573 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Ford Mustang. Air bags is the most reported problem area, at 28% of complaints. Next are drivetrain & axles (27%) and cruise control (6%).

At a glance

Complaints
573 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Air bags 28% of complaints
Recalls
6
Fuel economy
18 to 23 MPG combined
Safety rating
4 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 573 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Ford Mustang. Air bags is the most reported problem area, at 28% of complaints. Next are drivetrain & axles (27%) and cruise control (6%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Ford Mustang

Recalls

The 2012 Ford Mustang is affected by 6 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 6 recall campaigns for the 2012 Ford Mustang

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 5 versions of the 2012 Ford Mustang. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 19 city / 30 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Ford Mustang earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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