1991 Mercury Capri Problems
- Complaints
- 30filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 29,150miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 21 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Mercury Capri (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 1991 Mercury Capri. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 6 complaints (20% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (6) and air bags (5). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 29,150 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the cooling unit and lines filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the cooling unit and lines filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling6 20%
- Air bags5 17%
- Electrical system4 13%
- Body and structure4 13%
- Fuel system2 6.7%
- Other or unknown1 3.3%
- Seats1 3.3%
- Vehicle speed control1 3.3%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “I have taken car off road. Two ford dealers and two independent service providers have told me unless it stalls while they have it they can not fix it- it is a sensor or something which doesn't show on the computer code self check scan. The car is worthless as I never know when it will stall and for how long I will sit and wait until it starts again.”
NHTSA complaint #750543, filed 2001-08Transmission and drivetrain: “On the first occasion consumer was driving and the transmission oil leaked out of the car and the second time consumer was driving and car caught on fire, no one was hurt . Please describe . Consumer states each time the same area has been affected; oil hose to cooler in front of engine.”
NHTSA complaint #802512, filed 1996-09Air bags: “Vehicle collided head-on with a pole traveling approximately 60mph. Consumer states that driver's front air bag exploded , cracking the front windshield, and causing injury to driver's head, chin, and neck.”
NHTSA complaint #10026962, filed 2003-07Electrical system: “Driving, then coming to a stop or slowing down, when suddenly the engine stops running, and will not re-start. At first it restarted after about 4 hours. Next when it had happened it did not restart until overnight rest. The it started right up and ran for several days when the same thing had happened again. This started the summer of 2007, about a month after the four year extended warranty from the reselling dealer expired. Changed out the ignition control module, napa replacement part #tp175. But after a couple weeks the same problem started to happen again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10209379, filed 2007-11, 29,150 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 29,150 and 29,150 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1991 Mercury Capri version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capri FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Capri FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Capri FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,050 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 92V080000Jun 2, 1992Air bagsCovers: Mercury Capri 1991–1992
The air bag modules do not meet the ford specifications for high ambient temperature performance.
- 91V009000Jan 8, 1991Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and linesCovers: Mercury Capri 1991
The rubber tube that connects the transmission to the transmission oil cooler (in the radiator) may disconnect causing discharge of fluid.
Recall details for the 1991 Mercury Capri → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE93035Windshield wiper failureClosed · Apr 8, 1993
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1991 Mercury Capri.
Other model years of the Mercury Capri
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 202,830 | 1 | — | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 30 | 29,150 | 2 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Mercury Capri have?
NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 1991 Mercury Capri as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Mercury Capri is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 6 complaints (20% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 6.
Has the 1991 Mercury Capri been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Mercury Capri get?
The EPA rates the 1991 Mercury Capri (Capri, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 21 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Mercury Capri reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 29,150 miles and the middle half falls between 29,150 and 29,150 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.