1999 Ford Mustang Cobra Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra. The part named most often is suspension, with 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by seat belts (3) and engine cooling (2). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 73% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 42,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the lower ball joint filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Suspension5 36%
- Seat belts3 21%
- Engine cooling2 14%
- Brakes1 7.1%
- Electrical system1 7.1%
Example complaints
Suspension: “While driving the metal piece holding the driver side shock absorber tore away from the wall it was mounted to. The piece then tore into the inner wheel well cutting it like ribbon. The damage was apparently caused by hitting a bump in rough road but there was no single hit of a large pot hole. Just normal driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10282193, filed 2009-08, 74,000 milesSeat belts: “The seat belt front retractor on our 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra is not functioning properly. It had happend about 1 year and 3 months ago and the Ford dealership had fixed it at no cost that time. Now it is not functioning again. I have called Ford motor company and the Ford dealership both which are telling us that it is out of warranty and will be at our cost. This is a problem due to being part of the safety restraint of the vehicle, and should be fixed at no charge. It was not fixed properly the first time and Ford should take care the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10121054, filed 2005-05, 49,000 milesEngine cooling: “Purchased a used 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra svt with 29,000 miles on the odometer. Since owning the car, I had several problems such as faulty chasis wiring system, car shutdown when hot and would not restart, faulty iac valve and throttle position sensor had to be replaced, no back-up lights due to manual transmission reverse switch failure, and brake lights switch failure. At approximately 55,000 miles I had noticed the car had ran low on coolant and excessive oil consumption between oil change intervals. …”
NHTSA complaint #10068169, filed 2004-05, 64,300 milesVehicle speed control: “Accelerator sticking wot on carpet on 1999 Mustang Cobra coupe. Don't have a specific date. Car was traded. I thought it was specific to my car. I broke 3 accelerator pedals during the warranty period. I thought the pedal was just cheap. Now realize the carpet being torn was due to pedal and not me based on some of the information I have seen on the net.”
NHTSA complaint #10129857, filed 2005-07, 12,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
73% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 28,000 and 64,300 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 01V121000Apr 11, 2001Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball jointCovers: Ford Mustang Cobra 1999–2000
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the ball joint assembly in the rear knuckle, where the lower control arm attaches, is displaced longitudinally from its installed position, it can cause higher stress levels in the knuckle casting. If this occurs…
Recall details for the 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10026389May 16, 2008Engine cooling. Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in…
Other model years of the Ford Mustang Cobra
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 14 | 42,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 5 | 75,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 6 | 62,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Mustang Cobra model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by seat belts with 3.
Has the 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra reported?
Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 42,000 miles and the middle half falls between 28,000 and 64,300 miles; 73% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.