1992 Mercury Capri Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- 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 1992 Mercury Capri (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1992 Mercury Capri. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Exterior lighting2 29%
- Body and structure2 29%
- Air bags1 14%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Seat belts1 14%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “While driving the 5 -speed floor shif tlever droppe dthrough the floor of the vehicle. By lifting it back up and holdin git in place, the geras still had to be changed.”
NHTSA complaint #521346, filed 1997-09Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1992 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.
Recall details for the 1992 Mercury Capri → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1992 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 1992 Mercury Capri have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1992 Mercury Capri as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 Mercury Capri is reported most often?
Exterior lighting is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 1992 Mercury Capri been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Mercury Capri get?
The EPA rates the 1992 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.
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. 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.