2017 Ford Mustang Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 261 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Ford Mustang overview page.
What owners report
“Drove car 600 miles then there was no coolant in the vehicle. Car gas hand says car was half way full after I filled the…”NHTSA complaint 11435712 — filed 10/06/2021
“The car automatically locked when I stepped out of the car with my baby in the back seat when in 90 degree weather. The remote…”NHTSA complaint 11433559 — filed 09/20/2021
“VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO TURN ON BACK CAMERA WHEN PUTTING THE CAR INTO REVERSE. WHEN PUT IN REVERSE THE SCREEN SAYS BACKUP CAMERA UNAVAILABLE.”NHTSA complaint 11415430 — filed 05/06/2021
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Ford Mustang have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Ford Mustang: 31 of 261 complaints on file (11.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2017 Ford Mustang have in total?
261 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
