Mercury Capri Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Mercury Capri (1991–1993) that have at least 5 complaints. 1991 has the most, with 30. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (10 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All Capri model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Transmission and drivetrain10 22%
• Engine cooling8 17%
• Body and structure7 15%
• Air bags6 13%
• Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)5 11%
• Electrical system5 11%
• Fuel system3 6.5%
• Exterior lighting2 4.3%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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