2012 Ford Mustang Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 469 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 2012 Ford Mustang, 1% of the 469 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 600 miles.
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.
“Vehicle has no spare tire. I'm trying to piece together a spare tire kit for the 19 wheels that go with the v6 performance package. I'm getting wrong information from Ford about what is required. Being stuck without a spare can be a safety issue, but putting the wrong spare wheel/tire combo on the vehicle can create a hazardous situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10453167, filed 2012-03, 60 miles“Purchased 7/11 a 2012 Mustang with 9 miles on it. In less than 6 months. We have had two failed tires. A leaking transmission. Now the plastic part of the seat belt that hold the belt off the neck is broken and Ford refuses to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #10449972, filed 2012-03, 3,000 miles“I bought this 2012 Mustang from carmax in october of 2017 I have reported carmax to several different consumer protection agencies do to the fact they have committed fraud and deception inspire I got in touch with carmax explained that this vehicle has cosmetic and mechanical problems and issues this finance company is in with carmax I explain to carmax nothing they don't care I got sold a vehicle that has a thirty warranty from car max to fix it and correct what's on documentation nothing was done and I reported to they didn't care because carmax sold me a car that has over 10,000 dollars…”
NHTSA complaint #11052680, filed 2017-12“I am senior citizen and love my 2012 Mustang, except that the v-6 model does not have a spare tire wheel. I am greatly concerned that if a large piece of metal ruins my tire or causes my tire to blow out, I will be stranded on a bridge, rural road or the interstate, without a spare tire to get me to safety. I would have to be stranded until help arrived, and what if at night, and I can;t get a new tire until the next day. This, I feel is a safety matter for the motorist. A mini spare should be standard on all cars. You never know who might stop while you are stranded and attack or rob you. …”
NHTSA complaint #10423528, filed 2011-08Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 2% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 16 | 4% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford Mustang
177 complaintsAir bags
158 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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