DecodedCars2012 Roush Performance Mustang
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2012 models.
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Engines
- 5.0L 8-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 18 combined · 15 city / 22 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 38 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 17% below the 2012 subcompact car average of 21.7 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 7 similar 2012 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2012 Roush Performance Mustang is a subcompact car offered with a 5.0L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway), 17% worse than the 2012 subcompact car average of 21.7 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
What changed for 2012
- Best combined MPG up from 16 to 18
Compared with 2011; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2011 Mustang →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 3 Mustang | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 22 / 18 | -17% | $4,550 | 494 |
| Stage 3 Mustang | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 21 / 16 | -26% | $5,150 | 555 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2012 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2012 Roush Performance Mustang.
Similar 2012 subcompact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Roush Performance Mustang (this car) | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2012 Ford Mustang | 23 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2012 Nissan GT-R | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2012 Nissan Altima | 26 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | 25 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2012 Hyundai Genesis | 24 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV | 62 mi | Not rated | 6 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Roush Performance Mustang.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2012 Roush Performance Mustang is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2012 Roush Performance Mustang in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2012 Roush Performance Mustang buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2012 Roush Performance Mustang. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Mustang years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mustang | 15 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Mustang | 15 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Mustang | 17 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Mustang | 17 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Mustang | 16 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Mustang | 17 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Mustang | 18 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Mustang | 16 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Mustang | 18 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Mustang | 17 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Mustang | 17 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Mustang | 17 | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Roush Performance. How we calculate this →