AI Damage2022 Ford Mustang: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Ford Mustang filed 50 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and fuel system. The maker issued 117 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 50
- involving a crash
- 4
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 117
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 16% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 16% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 12% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 10% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 10% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 8% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 6% of all complaints
- Steering: 8 complaints (16% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Fuel system: 8 complaints (16% of all).
- Electrical system: 7 complaints (14% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 21.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 6 complaints (12% of all).
- Structure: 5 complaints (10% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.3 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- 5 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- 5.2 L · petrol · turbo · 8 cyl
- automatic, 10-speed
- dual-clutch (DCT), 7-speed
- manual, 6-speed
Drive: RWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 50 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 8 | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Powertrain | 4 | 0 | 36 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Backover prevention | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 2 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The dealership replaced the throttle body assembly to address a wrench/check engine light and airflow codes (DTC P050A). Exactly 30 minutes after picking up the vehicle from the dealership, while driving home at normal speed limits, the vehicle suffered a sudden, uncommanded wide-open throttle failure.
The lane assist kept pulling to the right when the lane markings were unclear. Entering highway, lanes go from 2 to 1. We were merging when a car tried to merge into us. We moved over to the right and the lane assist pulled us into a curb. We ended up in a roll over accident and NO air bags opened or went off.
My daughter was driving her 2022 Mustang GT when the rim snapped, vehicle went into a truck, started flipping on the highway, then burst into flames. My daughter had approximately 3 minutes before it was engulfed.
No warning lights was illuminated. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that he would receive a callback.
It's the 4th time in the last 3 weeks that the passenger door which is locked just opens on its own. I start to hear the air hissing and I get a door open alarm in the dashboard.
The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the engine shuddered as if it was starving from fuel. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the residence, and the vehicle was parked in the garage. The contact had stopped driving the vehicle due to safety concerns.
Power steering is boosted and can oscillate side side. I’ve seen other mustangs with this recall have the same issue get repaired. Mine has the exact same issue. I didn’t notice it was an issue until I had an alignment. The alignment from factory was so bad the inside of the
While driving in traffic, the engine suddenly stalled and shut off without warning. This created an immediate safety risk as the vehicle lost power in the middle of active traffic flow, requiring me to quickly maneuver to avoid blocking traffic and potential collision.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 880 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Mustang has 120 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 50, below average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
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- Reason For Update
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- Reason For Update
update the parts list to correct the claim quantity of the part number JB3Z-4B496-B from 3 to 6. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh…
- Reason For Update
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- Reason For Update
update the parts list to change the claim quantity of the C clutch friction plates (HL3Z-7B164-A), C clutch steel plates (HL3Z-7B442-F), D clutch steel plates (HL3Z-7B442-D), add the rear driveshaft flange CV…
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NHTSA lists 117 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Mustang?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, fuel system, electrical system. Total complaints: 50. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (22%), stalls while driving (12%), loss of power / limp mode (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA lists 117 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Ford Mustang from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.