Ford Mustang GT years to avoid
The Ford Mustang GT years to avoid are 2005, 2006 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2004 is the cleanest year on record.
836
Total complaints
2
Recall campaigns
1996–2006
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Mustang GT years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | High complaint rate | 213 | |
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 178 |
Every Mustang GT year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006avoid | 178 | 1 | |
| 2005avoid | 213 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 21 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 59 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 59 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 78 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 71 | 1 | |
| 1999 | 41 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 58 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 25 | 0 | |
| 1996 | 33 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Ford Mustang GT years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Mustang GT years to avoid are 2005, 2006. The cleanest year on record is 2004.
What is the best year for the Ford Mustang GT?
By complaint volume, 2004 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Mustang GT years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford Mustang GT have?
Across all model years, the Mustang GT has 2 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 836 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.