1999 Ford Mustang Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Ford Mustang, 4% of the 213 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.
“I own a 1999 Ford Mustang and I have a problem with my drivers side door. Last winter , ice and snow seem to catch at the bottom of the door. As a result you can't open the door and it has put a dent in the door. I see other mustangs with a dent in the same place, so I know they have had the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10049225, filed 2003-12“Front of drivers door, is pushed in, due to ice forming inside door, this is seen on all the mustangs that /I see ..it is the anniversary cars that this is seen on, and I feel it is a defect from the company.”
NHTSA complaint #10072814, filed 2004-05“I took the car back to the dealership 2 days after purchased and asked for another car the car's doors were out of line there was paint missing the windsheld had a crack on it from the factory. I always changed my oil every 3000 miles and the guy would ask why it was low but, said it wasn't dangleous low so I thought it was normal. Come to realize it was using oil. Now the top is leaking. All I wanted was for them to get me another car from day 2 and they said it was mine it had already been titled to me and would cost me to get into another car. …”
NHTSA complaint #740283, filed 2001-02“Ford Mustang conv. 1999 3.8 liter engine. Reported engine problems/acceleration probs 3 times to dealerships ( one time to another dealership outside Ford jurisdiction that noticed excessive gasket leakage) before 12,000 miles. Finally, after not being able to find problem all dealership visits, finally replaced w/ refurbished engine demonstrating same problem at 31207 miles approximately. (please note- it appears as though dealership on two occasions tried to change the problems I notated to the dealership when I told the representative my complaints. …”
NHTSA complaint #742893, filed 2001-03“Consumer has noticed that inside and the outside of vehicle was rusted, consumer was not sure what has caused rust. But, vehicle needed to be totaled. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #878110, filed 2001-01Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 7% |
| 2022 | 5 | 10% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 6 | 5% |
| 2019 | 9 | 6% |
| 2018 | 15 | 8% |
| 2017 | 41 | 15% |
| 2016 | 28 | 7% |
| 2015 | 45 | 10% |
| 2014 | 17 | 5% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 23 | 5% |
| 2011 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 | 17 | 7% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 15 | 4% |
| 2007 | 51 | 8% |
| 2006 | 30 | 7% |
| 2005 | 56 | 8% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 10 | 8% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 18 | 6% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 19 | 3% |
| 1994 | 14 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 8 | 7% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Mustang
44 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsTires
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford Mustang
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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