2012 Ford Mustang Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 5%of 469 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,251miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Ford Mustang, 5% of the 469 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,251 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata my car has different manufacturing issues including the convertible roofing it does openly by itself, I got scared and chocked the first time it happened, also the transmission seemed to sent a lower speed to the motor. Airbag didn't explode in a crash. Driving is when it happens.”
NHTSA complaint #10949175, filed 2017-02, 49,000 miles“On march 27, 2015, I brought my mustand to Ford because I discovered on the hood of my car, that the paint was bubbling/coming apart from the hood. On april 7, 2015, the Ford dealer repainted my hood. Then, I noticed again but this time, in more than one area of my hood that the paint was lifting off of the hood. I returned to the dealership and contacted Ford motor company but they were reluctant to replace the hood or repaint at no cost. …”
NHTSA complaint #10864980, filed 2016-05, 22,575 miles“While driving my Ford Mustang after a rain storm I heard a very loud water swishing noise and pulled off the road immediately. I quickly ascertained that the noise was coming from the driver's door. I was extremely shocked and concerned and hurried to the dealership. The door was taken apart in the service area and a large quantity of water poured out. I was told that this problem was not covered under the warranty and there was nothing they could do! …”
NHTSA complaint #10519781, filed 2013-06, 8,995 miles“I went to the dealer's body shop to get an estimate on repair and was then told that the problem was due to problems with the aluminum/iron contamination during the car assembly and that a new paint job would only be a band-aid. Brought problem to dealer and was told they would document and send to Ford for resolution ... 3 months later I contacted the dealer, and nothing had been done. On the 2nd visit, they documented the problem and said it would be submitted to Ford. The result was that Ford denied the claim because it was beyond the 3 year term. …”
NHTSA complaint #10682486, filed 2015-02, 68,000 miles“Noticed while washing my car that the paint on my 2012 Mustang was blistered on the hood . Searched the internet to see if there was a recall or other people that experienced the same thing and to my dismay found that there is an issue with paint blistering and aluminum corrosion on the mustangs. I have 45,000 miles on my car and have surpassed the bumper to bumper warranty. I talked to a local dealer and asked if this is considered under the corrosion warranty and he said the car has to be eaten clear through before they consider under that part of the warranty. …”
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Body 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 2012 Ford Mustang
177 complaintsAir bags
158 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsWheels
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford Mustang
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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