2006 Ford Mustang Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 424 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Ford Mustang, 2% of the 424 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving to work one chilly morning I could not feel any warm air coming from the heat or the windshield defroster. I had to return to home because the windows were fogging up and I had no heat. I drove another car to work that day. I later discovered the thermostat housing gasket had a slow leak and allowed most of the antifreeze to leak out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10583772, filed 2014-04, 80,000 miles“All I was doing was cleaning out my car and then got in then all of a sudden the rear window shattered. It sounded like a gun shot but I thought it was my tire. I inspected my tires then saw my windshield. I investigated the windshield and saw no holes or anything at all. The temperature was the same as always and the windows were down.”
NHTSA complaint #10355868, filed 2010-09, 42,000 miles“1. Trunk too high; back windows slope blind driver from street light reflection. 2. Hood and windshield designed deny driver from seeing the curves coming on side angles. (causing vehicle ending up on curve) 3. Abs auto activate when vehicle going over pothole, causing slipping and driver cannot control the braking distance. 4. Ac/heat fan auto activate without consent even when sitting on off. I have a v6, 2006 Mustang. …”
NHTSA complaint #10313290, filed 2010-02, 20,000 miles“Water first noticed leaking inside the vehicle on 5/2013 and was -TSB performed on seals at cowl panel. Car leak was not fixed and started leaking again at same sight, this time with extensive mold spore damage which can be a significant health risk. This car has had multiple(at least 5 times)check engine light coming on,several times the car has just stalled while driving and so far 2 batteries and 2 alternators have been put in to this car and it makes you wonder if water has been leaking since purchase into the electrical system of this car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10567701, filed 2014-03, 68,207 miles“2005/06/07 rear window glass distortion and front windshield left & right bottom corner distortion claimed by Ford field service engineer, paul berardi to be within Ford design spec's. Sitting in the drivers seat looking out left or right front windshield attention is drawn to the waving white lines on highway causing distraction of attention. The most serious distraction occurs at night with approaching/following headlights reflected through the rear window distortion into the rear view mirror flashing . How many accidents have these cars been involved in at night? …”
NHTSA complaint #10172943, filed 2006-11, 80 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 6 | 30% |
| 2024 | 5 | 6% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 11 | 3% |
| 2015 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 14 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 11 | 6% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 3% |
| 1995 | 15 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 3% |
| 1993 | 8 | 8% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford Mustang
228 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Mustang
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.
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