2017 Ford Mustang body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 41 complaints for the 2017 Ford Mustang, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 45,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 45,000 miles, and 69% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 ford mustang. The contact stated that while her fianc was driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into a ditch. The contact stated that the passenger's side door hinge fractured, allowing the door to open violently. The contact stated that she was nearly thrown out from the vehicle. The contact sustained minor injuries and medical attention was sought however, due to her pregnancy the doctors chose not to do x-rays. A police report was filed.
I was driving approximately 40-45 MPH and t- boned another vehicle that pulled out in front of us. I slammed on the brakes, and slowed our speed down as much as possible. The driver side airbag knee airbag deployed. The passenger side attempted to deploy but didn't.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Ford Mustang
- Backover prevention 67 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Electrical system 34 complaints
- Latches & locks 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints
- Seat belts 16 complaints