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Ford Mustang Coupe: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2023 (91/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2023 91 · 2025 86 · 2019 77 · 2018 76

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202664/100
Too New

3 complaints · 3 recalls

202586/100
Buy

13 complaints · 5 recalls

202461/100
Caution

70 complaints · 11 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202391/100
Buybest year

15 complaints · 0 recalls

202264/100
Caution

48 complaints · 9 recalls

202164/100
Caution

55 complaints · 6 recalls

202067/100
Caution

114 complaints · 8 recalls

201977/100
Buy

141 complaints · 6 recalls

201876/100
Buy

184 complaints · 4 recalls

201768/100
Buy

261 complaints · 6 recalls

201666/100
Caution

367 complaints · 5 recalls

201556/100
Caution

434 complaints · 11 recalls

201464/100
Caution

356 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201364/100
Caution

271 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201264/100
Caution

469 complaints · 7 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201164/100
Caution

466 complaints · 5 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

Zeroing in on the 2023?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2023 Ford Mustang Coupe’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Ford Mustang Coupe head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Ford Mustang Coupe as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.