2009 FORD MUSTANG Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Ford Mustang. This model year has 181 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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Worst 2009 Ford Mustang Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbag Malfunctions
Unintended Acceleration
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Ford Mustang. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 135 | 11 | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 22 | 9 | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
| Brake System | 7 | 5 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2009 Ford Mustang. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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The clutch/flywheel/ and or other components of the drive train/engine/transmission connection are faulty and are known to fail for the 2007-2009 Shelby Ford Mustang GT 500 as documented in the numerous Ford Technical Service Bullitens (TSB). This vehicle is available for inspec…
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V319000 (Air Bags) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
The contact owned a 2009 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V081000 (Air Bags) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list as he no longer owns the vehicle. The local dealer and the manufacturer were contacted. The VIN wa…
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON
WHEN IT RAINS, WATER IS LEAKING UNDER THE WINDSHIELD INTO THE DUCT WORK AND ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR. HEAVY RAINS HAVE CAUSED AS MUCH AS 5 INCHES OF WATER TO LAY ON PASSENGER FLOOR. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED THE SMART JUNCTION BOX TO MALFUNCTION AND CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE. I NOW …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THREE TIMES WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SWAY BAR AND THE B…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG EQUIPPED WITH COOPER ZEON R53-61R20 TIRES, SIZE: 255/40/ZR19-XL (NA). WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SOUND IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE PULL OVER TO TH…
MY SON WAS DRIVING HIS 2009 MUSTANG AND AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, HE SLOWLY ACCELERATED AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED QUICKLY ON ITS OWN. HE SAID THE GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, HE TRIED PUSHING BRAKE AND IT WAS NOT STOPPING THE CAR. IT SE…
SERVO ON TRANSMISSION PUSHED SNAP OUT OF RETAINING GROOVE CAUSING LOSS OF TRANSMISSION FLUID WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED.SERVO PUSHED OUT OF TRANS,CAR ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL THAN LURCHED AHEAD ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.
RANDOM ACCELERATION. BACKED OUT OF PARKING SPACE , PUT CAR IN DRIVE AND PRESSED ACCELERATOR TO MOVE FORWARD. ACCELERATION INCREASED ON ITS OWN. REMOVED FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR, PRESSED THE BRAKE. ACCELERATION CONTINUED TO INCREASE, HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL HARD.. ACCELERATOR CONTIN…
PULLED UP A DRIVEWAY AND PUT MY 2009 FORD MUSTANG IN PARK, STARTED ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN. WOULD DECELERATE AFTER PRESSING AND RELEASING THE GAS PEDAL BUT WOULD START ACCELERATING AGAIN ON IT'S OWN. TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WHEN RESTARTED ACTED AND DROVE FINE. HAVE READ THAT THIS…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER (ACADEMY FORD, 13401 BALTIMORE AVE, LAUREL, MD 20707, 877-894-4901) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFI…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER (FRANK FLETCHER FORD, 3015 TURKEY CREEK RD, JOPLIN, MO 64801, 417-317-5299) STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. MORE THAN …
RECEIVED URGENT AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL- TRIED CALLING TO SET UP APPOINTMENT AT DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID IT WAS A BRANDED TITLE AND CANNOT REPAIR IT.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V024000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT T…
LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN WOODALL ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REGARDING AN AIRBAG RECALL ON HIS 2009 FORD MUSTANG. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE AIRBAG RECALL. *JS
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (PARKER FORD, 315 W CLAYTO…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2009 Ford Mustang.
Recalls for 2009 Ford Mustang
6 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2009 Ford Mustang. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2009 Ford Mustang — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Ford Mustang reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2009 Ford Mustang has 181 NHTSA owner complaints, 17 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (135 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Mustang?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (135 complaints). #2: Unintended Acceleration (22 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Ford Mustang?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2009 Ford Mustang?▾
The 2009 Ford Mustang has 17 crash-related complaints and 2 fire reports out of 181 total NHTSA complaints. 7 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2009 Ford Mustang have any recalls?▾
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2009 Ford Mustang. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2009 Ford Mustang?▾
The 2009 Ford Mustang has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Airbag Malfunctions issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Ford Mustang reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
Check Your Specific 2009 Ford Mustang
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