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Ford Mustang Cobra years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the Ford Mustang Cobra since 1997, and 1 recall has been issued. The 1999 model year has 13 complaints, more than any other year, led by suspension and seat belts problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
24
Recalls
1
Worst year
1999
Model years
1997-1999

Ford Mustang Cobra years to avoid

No model year of the Ford Mustang Cobra stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Ford Mustang Cobra years

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Ford Mustang Cobra complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199719981999

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Ford Mustang Cobra problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    6
  • Suspension
    5
  • Seat belts
    4
  • Transmission
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Ford Mustang Cobra problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1999-13Suspension42,00010
1998-5Engine75,00001
1997-6Brakes00

Recalls 1

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Questions about the Ford Mustang Cobra

What years of the Ford Mustang Cobra should you avoid?

No single model year of the Ford Mustang Cobra has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Ford Mustang Cobra?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Ford Mustang Cobra?

Engine, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (5) and seat belts (4).

How many recalls does the Ford Mustang Cobra have?

1 recall between 1997 and 1999. The 2000 model year has the most, with 1.

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