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2011 Ford Mustang Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

48Engine complaints
10.3%Of all 466 complaints
#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS125 · 26.8%
POWER TRAIN100 · 21.5%
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION95 · 20.4%
ENGINE48 · 10.3%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL38 · 8.2%

Share of the 466 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Ford Mustang overview page.

Engine complaints by year filed

2201317201418201552016320192202012022

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Ford Mustang have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Ford Mustang: 48 of 466 complaints on file (10.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Ford Mustang have in total?

466 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.