1992 Ford Probe

▲ Better than typical

1992 Ford Probe
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:52:50.982Z

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

1992: 79 complaints

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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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SEAT BELTS 71%

71% of complaints: seat belts — 56 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing webbing and retractor.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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

NHTSA ODI report, 19951113

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

THE SEAT BELT WAS EXTREMELY TIGHT.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030210

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

FIRE

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

SERVICE BRAKES 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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 (56 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train 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.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 1989 ▲ 1995

WORST YEARS

■ 1990 ■ 1993 ■ 1994

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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 71% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Ford Probe have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.