2019 Ford Mustang Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 141 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Ford Mustang overview page.
What owners report
“My vehicle recently had a head gasket leak due to a faulty engine block design. I noticed one day the coolant was lower than it…”NHTSA complaint 11672603 — filed 07/10/2025
“The 10-speed automatic transmission (10R80) in my 2019 Ford Mustang GT began malfunctioning around 84,000â85,000 miles, displaying a consistent hesitation followed by a sudden jolt…”NHTSA complaint 11669131 — filed 06/25/2025
“Coolant leaked into my engine cylinder blowing my head gasket . This is due to poor design from Ford. The cost to replace the engine…”NHTSA complaint 11666260 — filed 06/11/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Ford Mustang have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Ford Mustang: 24 of 141 complaints on file (17%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Ford Mustang have in total?
141 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
