1992 Ford Probe
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.
- Complaints
- 79
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Seat belts
Campaigns on file for 1992
Opened by NHTSA
71% of complaints
Complaints per year
1992: 79 complaints
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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Seat belts
71% · 56 reportsMost commonly citing webbing and retractor.
Show complaint excerpts
Motorized shoulder harness fails midway on track driver's side. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-13
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-01
The seat belt was extremely tight.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-10
Electrical system
11% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.
Power train
8% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.
Engine and engine cooling
5% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Service brakes
5% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1993-09-30Service brakes, hydraulic93E035000 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.
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1996-10-11Seat belts96V172001 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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace driver side and inoperative passenger side shoulder belt track assemblies.
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1996-10-11Seat belts96V172002 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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace driver side and inoperative passenger side shoulder belt track assemblies.
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1998-07-31Recall queryClosed 1999-02-16 Automatic shoulder belt
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2007-07-30Defect petitionClosed 2007-12-05 Seatback recline mechanism failure
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Ford Probe — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 56 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93E035000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 96V172001 · Seat belts
- Recall 96V172002 · Seat belts
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.