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Body and structurePart report

1990 Ford Probe Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 323 total for the year
Median mileage
110,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1990 Ford Probe, 1% of the 323 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The windshield wiper arms stop in the middle of the windshield, they don't go into a down position. Passenger door feels heavy and it failed at 60000 miles. Transmission slips, dealer stated new one was needed, failed at 89000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #804938, filed 1996-11

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199624%
1995910%
199421%
199394%
199211%
199121%
199041%
198923%

Other parts of the 1990 Ford Probe

Seat belts
282 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Ford Probe

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology