MYRModel Year Report

1981 Mercury Capri

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1981 Mercury Capri
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:25:38.767Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Capri Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1981 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1991: 30 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994
1981: 1 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19830
19840
19853
19860
19870
19880
19890
199130
19927
19935
19942

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

1 of 1 total report mentions: structure.

Show complaint excerpts

#EA85-O16 FLOOR PAN CRACKS THERE IS HOLE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951030

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19810918 — seats

THE HOUSING PLATES ON THE DRIVER SEAT BACK LATCH RECLINER ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH SUBSTANDARD MATERIAL PRODUCTS. THIS TAINTED STEEL WAS USED TO PRODUCE SEATBACK LATCHES FOR BOTH THE RIGHT AN

Remedy: UPON INSPECTION, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT LATCH/RECLINER ASSEMBLIES, ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING THE SUSPECT DATE CODES, WILL BE REPLACED.

Campaign 81V102000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19830323 — EA (closed 19890126)

FRONT SEATBACK FAILURE

I 19850129 — DP (closed 19850227)

FAILURE OF SEAT BACK SECURING BOLTS

I 19850222 — EA (closed 19870414)

FLOOR PAN CRACKS

R 20071015 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHIC

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.

Campaign 07E064000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1981 Mercury Capri — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 81V102000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E064000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1981 Mercury Capri 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 1981 Mercury Capri?

The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1981 Mercury Capri have?

2 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.