Ford Mustang NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2024 Ford Mustang an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2026):
NHTSA rates the Ford Mustang at 5 ★ overall, 5 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 5 ★ rollover.
Ford Mustang Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Ford Mustang C RWD | — | — | — | 5 ★ | 11 | 73 |
| 2024 | 2024 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 11 | 73 |
| 2022 | 2022 Ford Mustang C RWD | — | — | — | 5 ★ | 9 | 49 |
| 2022 | 2022 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 9 | 49 |
| 2021 | 2021 Ford Mustang C RWD | — | — | — | 5 ★ | 6 | 55 |
| 2021 | 2021 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 6 | 55 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
Ford Mustang Safety FAQ
Is the Ford Mustang a safe car?
NHTSA gives the Ford Mustang an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the Ford Mustang?
The Ford Mustang scores 5 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 7.9%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the Ford Mustang have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested Ford Mustang as having electronic stability control, without forward collision warning and with lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.