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Model Year Problem Record

Ford Mustang 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2006 Ford Mustang: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

423Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
35Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags228 complaints

228 complaints; 5 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 08V082000, 15V319000, 16V384000, 17V024000, 21V081000.

Fuel and Propulsion System45 complaints

45 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

08V082000Reported February 25, 2008 - 434,593 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 25, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 434,593 vehicles across all affected models.

15V319000Reported May 28, 2015 - 1,018,622 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,018,622 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
16V384000Reported May 31, 2016 - 1,892,343 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 31, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,892,343 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
17V024000Reported January 10, 2017 - 654,695 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 654,695 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
21V081000Reported February 16, 2021 - 1,067 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 1,067 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ10001Opened November 18, 2010 - Closed December 28, 2015

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200630
20079
20088
200913
201021
201118
201212
20137
201436
201530
201639
2017109
201856
20196
20207
20212
20223
20234
20247
20254
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.