Component Record

Ford Mustang 2012 Power Train Problems

180 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2012 Ford Mustang - 38% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage180 complaints

180 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

16V248000Reported April 27, 2016 - 153,581 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 27, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 153,581 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags158 Vehicle Speed Control35 Engine33 Vehicle Structure23 Fuel and Propulsion System22 Electrical System21

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.