Is the 2010 Ford Mustang a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B6.5/10
While the Ford Mustang GT Premium offers great V8 performance and classic styling, be prepared for some potential maintenance issues with components like the clutch and brakes.
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Pros
- Strong V8 engine performance
- Classic muscle car styling
- Relatively affordable sports car
Cons
- Limited rear seat space
- Not the best in class for handling
- Fuel economy could be better
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
16 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,200/yr
Expected lifespan
150,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Clutch problems
- Brake pedal bracket breaking
- Fuel tank issues
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (6)
The 2010 Ford Mustang has 6 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module (campaign 15V319000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/…
- Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Ric…
- Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT…
- Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module — Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles manufactured February 20, 2004, to September 22, 2006. The aff…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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