1984 Ford Probe
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1984: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 79 |
| 1990 | 329 |
| 1991 | 177 |
| 1992 | 79 |
| 1993 | 206 |
| 1994 | 175 |
| 1995 | 87 |
| 1996 | 52 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1999 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
Electrical fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-25
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1984 Ford Probe — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1984 Ford Probe reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1984 Ford Probe?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1984 Ford Probe have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.