Severe Issues

2014 FORD MUSTANG Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Ford Mustang. This model year has 356 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.

356
Complaints
29
Crashes
1
Fires
22
Injuries
β€”
Deaths
4
Recalls

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Worst 2014 Ford Mustang Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
244
complaints

Airbag Malfunctions

Crash-related:26
Fires:1
Injuries:19
#2
29
complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Crash-related:1
#3
21
complaints

Steering Defects

Crash-related:2
Injuries:2

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Ford Mustang. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Airbag Malfunctions244261β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain291β€”β€”
Steering Defects212β€”β€”
Engine Problems192β€”β€”
Structural Problems171β€”β€”
Brake System152β€”β€”
Uncategorized Issues15β€”β€”β€”
Electrical Faults111β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration101β€”β€”
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)8β€”β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System7β€”β€”β€”
Suspension Failures6β€”β€”β€”
Fuel System4β€”β€”β€”
Gasoline4β€”β€”β€”
Wheel Issues41β€”β€”
Hydraulic2β€”β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues2β€”β€”β€”
Visibility/Wiper2β€”β€”β€”
Traction Control System22β€”β€”
Seat Belt Issues21β€”β€”
Back Over Prevention1β€”β€”β€”
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility1β€”β€”β€”
Equipment1β€”β€”β€”
Headlight/Taillight Failures1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Showing 356 most recent complaints

Airbag MalfunctionsπŸ’₯ CrashApr 8, 2026

My son was driving to school. He was not speeding or any type of reckless driving. He hit an ice patch. His car spun and flew thru the air. The airbag compartment opened but it was defective. All metal shards came flying out of it causing multiple lacerations. He also lost consc…

Unintended AccelerationSep 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied or while driving, the vehicle accelerated independently. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then was towed the following day to a dealer to be d…

Steering DefectsMay 19, 2025

I was driving down the road and just lost power steering , a message came on and said loss of power steering assist , I pulled o er cut the car off waited a few min then started it back up and it was working again , then about 10 miles down the road it did it again

Structural ProblemsMay 5, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, water leaked into the doors. The contact stated that a dealer was contacted. The contact stated that while it was snowing the water in the door would freeze. The vehicle was take…

Transmission / DrivetrainMar 13, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the instrument cluster was red. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was…

Steering DefectsMar 11, 2025

Power steering assist stopped working, shutting my traction and advanced traction control off

Transmission / DrivetrainFeb 13, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from fifth gear to first gear, causing the vehicle to abruptly decelerate. After turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operate…

Airbag MalfunctionsOct 29, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 15V319000 (Air Bags) and 19V001000 (Air Bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonabl…

Airbag MalfunctionsπŸ’₯ CrashOct 10, 2024

The contact owned a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the contact fell asleep and lost control of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to crash into the rear end of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy, causing the contact to hit his head agains…

Airbag MalfunctionsApr 8, 2024

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V319000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…

Transmission / DrivetrainDec 18, 2023

the following problem happened to me a few years ago (twice within a couple of months) and again, 2 days ago. Each time I was standing at a traffic light when all of a sudden it accelerated at full throttle. I practically stood on the brake pedal, but the car was inching forwar…

Transmission / DrivetrainSep 6, 2023

Was driving my vehicle on the freeway traveling about 70 miles per hour when the vehicle suddenly shifted into first gear. I was able to maintain control and the vehicle shifted back to sixth gear. Issue occurred again within 5 minutes of the first incident and then the vehicle w…

Fuel SystemJul 13, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-70 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently downshifted to first gear. The contact stated that the rear wheels locked up and the vehicle jolted forward. The air bag, fuel, and check engine warning …

Transmission / DrivetrainJul 3, 2023

On 5-26-22 i took my mustang to Roush Ford in Hillard Oh. They tested and found out that I needed a lead frame connector. Part # Al327627V $ 226.10. I paid in advance for this part as Roush said they would not order unless I paid in advance. Roush stated they would call when part…

Structural ProblemsMay 7, 2023

My clutch pedal went out before a moth of ower ship, my transmission 3rd gear went out before a month of owner ship, my bumper second time flying off on me 2nd month of owner ship.

Transmission / DrivetrainNov 17, 2022

While driving the clutch pedal will stick to the floor after shifting gears. You can pull the pedal up manually and it will functioning properly for a while but will repeat sticking to the floor. May happen once a day, once a week or more often. Ambient temperature has no affect …

Brake SystemNov 8, 2022

I currently own a 2014 Mustang GT with a manual transmission and notice my emergency brake release button was cracking. The button is made of cheap plastic and the dealer does not have a replacement release button. They only sell the whole emergency brake, which I feel that Ford …

Airbag MalfunctionsAug 15, 2022

I randomly checked to see if any recalls were out regarding this vehicle. Upon checking I entered my vin # but was advised it was not part of the airbag recall. However my airbag light constantly comes on.

Uncategorized IssuesJun 21, 2022

2014 FORD MUSTANG Experiencing exact same issues as when car is parked and shifting into the gear intended by the driver. That could cause the vehicle to roll away or move in an "unexpected direction". This is the same issue as the recall issued for other Ford vehicles: (but 20…

Steering DefectsπŸ’₯ CrashJun 15, 2022

I was going up a steep driveway. I made it to the top, then needed to get back down. I put my car in reverse and proceeded to back down the driveway. Suddenly and without warning, my brakes and steering went out. The whole car shut off and the battery light turned on. Not being a…

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2014 Ford Mustang.

Recalls for 2014 Ford Mustang

4 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2014 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.

19V001000Jul 1, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

15V319000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

21E013000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

21V081000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

2014 Ford Mustang β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Ford Mustang reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. The 2014 Ford Mustang has 356 NHTSA owner complaints, 29 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Airbag Malfunctions (244 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Mustang?β–Ύ

#1: Airbag Malfunctions (244 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (29 complaints). #3: Steering Defects (21 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Ford Mustang?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2014 Ford Mustang?β–Ύ

The 2014 Ford Mustang has 29 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 356 total NHTSA complaints. 22 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2014 Ford Mustang have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2014 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 2014 Ford Mustang?β–Ύ

The 2014 Ford Mustang has severe issues β€” 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.

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