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BrakesPart report

2003 Ford Mustang GT Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 51 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Ford Mustang GT, 4% of the 51 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Dt: contact states the vehicle she owns has been to the dealership numerous times for brakes, the seat belts, and the computer chip that made the vehicle start. Now, the catalytic converter malfunctioned. The repairs were being made at no charge because the vehicle was still under warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10142432, filed 2005-11

“The vehicle was parked on hill for about 15 min. With emergency brake engaged. While looking at car through living room window we saw the car just start rolling away. Checked car after and emergency brake still engaged ! !”

NHTSA complaint #10126752, filed 2005-06

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006107%
2005138%
2004321%
200324%
200236%
2001712%
200035%
199824%
199729%

Other parts of the 2003 Ford Mustang GT

Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Engine cooling
11 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford Mustang GT

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology