MYRModel Year Report

1992 Ford Probe

▲ Better than typical
1992 Ford Probe
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:36:59.606Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Probe Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 77 complaints 1989 1990: 323 complaints 1991: 177 complaints 1991 1992: 79 complaints 1992 1993: 205 complaints 1993 1994: 166 complaints 1995: 86 complaints 1995 1996: 52 complaints 1997: 27 complaints 1997 1999: 1 complaints 1999
1992: 79 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19880
198977
1990323
1991177
199279
1993205
1994166
199586
199652
199727
19991

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SEAT BELTS 39%

39% of complaints: seat belts — 31 distinct reports on file.

CRASH DEATH
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MOTORIZED SHOULDER HARNESS FAILS MIDWAY ON TRACK DRIVER'S SIDE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951113

SEAT BELTS 15%

15% of complaints: seat belts — 12 distinct reports on file.

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AUTOMATIC DRIVER'S SEAT BELT IS INOPERATIVE. THE SHOULDER STRAP IS JAMMED IN THE RAIL BEHIND THE SHOULDER OF THE DRIVER. RECALL 96V172001 WAS ISSUED ON MAKE,/MODEL AND YEAR, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN.*AK *LA

NHTSA ODI report, 20040301

SEAT BELTS 8%

8% of complaints: seat belts — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SEAT BELTS 5%

5% of complaints: seat belts — 4 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19930930 — service brakes, hydraulic

THE GROOVE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING RETAINER RING WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.

Remedy: MIDAS SHOPS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE DRUMS WITH OTHER BRAKE DRUMS FROM ANOTHER SUPPLIER.

Campaign 93E035000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19961011 — seat belts

NOTE: DRIVER'S SIDE (LEFT) PASSIVE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT CAN WEAR SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BECOME JAMMED IN THE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE DRIVER SIDE AND INOPERATIVE PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT TRACK ASSEMBLIES.

Campaign 96V172001 — check if this car was fixed

R 19961011 — seat belts

NOTE: PASSENGER SIDE (RIGHT) SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT CAN WEAR SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BECOME JAMMED IN THE RAIL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE DRIVER SIDE AND INOPERATIVE PASSENGER SIDE SHOULDER BELT TRACK ASSEMBLIES.

Campaign 96V172002 — check if this car was fixed

I 19980731 — RQ (closed 19990216)

AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT

I 20070730 — DP (closed 20071205)

SEATBACK RECLINE MECHANISM FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Ford Probe — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (31 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93E035000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V172001 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V172002 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 1989 ▲ 1995

WORST YEARS

■ 1990 ■ 1993 ■ 1991

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Ford Probe reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Ford Probe is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford Probe?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Ford Probe have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.