1983 Mercury Capri

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1983 Mercury Capri
RENDERED 2026-10-31T18:29:29.816Z

Only 0 complaints 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1983

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 0 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1991: 33 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1994
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 0 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1991: 33 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 0 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1991: 33 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994

1983: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19830
19840
19853
19860
19870
19880
19890
199133
19927
19935
19942

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    1983-11-28Structure83V110000 Inadequate clearance between the underside of the hood and the throttle linkage could damage the linkage and prevent the throttle from returning to idle position. This condition is due to…

    Remedy: For vehicles that are found to have the incorrect hood, the cut out area beneath the turbo scoop will be enlarged. Newly exposed metal will be painted.

  2. I
    1985-02-22Engineering analysisClosed 1987-04-14 Floor pan cracks
  3. I
    1986-03-26Engineering analysisClosed 1989-07-28 Seatback failure
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    2007-10-15Fuel system, gasoline07E064000 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…

    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.

Buy-smart checklist

1983 Mercury Capri — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 83V110000 · Structure
  • Recall 07E064000 · Fuel system, gasoline

FAQ

Is the 1983 Mercury Capri reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1983 Mercury Capri have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.