Makesโ€บRoush Performanceโ€บMustangโ€บ2015

2015 Roush Performance Mustang

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems โ€” with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

Class
Midsize Cars
Engines
5.0L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
16 combined ยท 13 city / 23 hwy
Length
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Curb weight
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NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 243 for similar models.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 16 MPG combined, 38% below the 2015 midsize car average of 25.7 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 9 similar 2015 models โ€” not a review. How we calculate this โ†’

Overview

The 2015 Roush Performance Mustang is a midsize car offered with a 5.0L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (13 city / 23 highway), 38% worse than the 2015 midsize car average of 25.7 MPG, for an estimated $5,150 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 2015

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2014 Mustang โ€” a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 Mustang โ†’

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCOโ‚‚ g/mi
Stage 3 Mustang5.0L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive13 / 23 / 16-38%$5,150553
Stage 3 Mustang5.0L 8-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive13 / 23 / 16-38%$5,150566
3/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
3/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $13,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
25.7 MPG2015 Midsize Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this โ†’

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Roush Performance Mustang.

Similar 2015 midsize cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Roush Performance Mustang (this car)16 MPGNot rated0
2015 Honda Accord47 MPGNot rated6
2015 Toyota Camry40 MPGNot rated1
2015 Dodge Challenger23 MPGNot rated5
2015 Volkswagen Passat34 MPGNot rated7
2015 Nissan Leaf84 miNot rated4
2015 Nissan Altima31 MPGNot rated10

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Roush Performance Mustang.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA โ†—

Not every 2015 Roush Performance Mustang is affected โ€” only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2015 Roush Performance Mustang in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2015 Roush Performance Mustang buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Roush Performance Mustang. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Mustang years

Compare all years โ†’
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2021 Mustang15โ€“Not rated00
2019 Mustang15โ€“Not rated00
2017 Mustang17โ€“Not rated00
2016 Mustang17โ€“Not rated00
2014 Mustang17โ€“Not rated00
2013 Mustang18โ€“Not rated00
2012 Mustang18โ€“Not rated00
2011 Mustang16โ€“Not rated00
2010 Mustang18โ€“Not rated00
2009 Mustang17โ€“Not rated00
2008 Mustang17โ€“Not rated00
2007 Mustang17โ€“Not rated00

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Roush Performance. How we calculate this โ†’