1993 Mercury Capri Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 202,830miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- 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 1993 Mercury Capri (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1993 Mercury Capri. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and fuel system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 202,830 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the cooling unit and lines filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the cooling unit and lines filed under the same part.
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.
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 145,000 and 260,660 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1993 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 | 20 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
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
- 93V180000Nov 5, 1993Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and linesCovers: Mercury Capri 1993
The transmission fluid rubber tube connecting the transmission to the transmission oil cooler located in the radiator can become disconnected from the transmission, resulting in discharge of transmission fluid.
Recall details for the 1993 Mercury Capri → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1993 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 1993 Mercury Capri have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1993 Mercury Capri as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Mercury Capri is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 1993 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 1993 Mercury Capri get?
The EPA rates the 1993 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 1993 Mercury Capri reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 202,830 miles and the middle half falls between 145,000 and 260,660 miles; 0% 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.