MYRModel Year Report

1991 Mercury Capri

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1991 Mercury Capri
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:25:44.535Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Capri Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 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
1991: 30 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19830
19840
19853
19860
19870
19880
19890
199130
19927
19935
19942

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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ON THE FIRST OCCASION CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE TRANSMISSION OIL LEAKED OUT OF THE CAR AND THE SECOND TIME CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, NO ONE WAS HURT .

NHTSA ODI report, 19960917

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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AFTER COLLIDING HEAD ON WITH GUARD RAIL, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950301

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 2 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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ENGINE FIRE. *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19960815

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19910201 — power train

THE RUBBER TUBE THAT CONNECTS THE TRANSMISSION TO THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER (IN THE RADIATOR) MAY DISCONNECT CAUSING DISCHARGE OF FLUID.

Remedy: INSTALL REVISED LINE AND CLAMPS TO IMPROVE LINE RETENTION TO THE TRANSMISSION.

Campaign 91V009000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19920804 — air bags

THE AIR BAG MODULES DO NOT MEET THE FORD SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE PERFORMANCE.

Remedy: REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULES WITH MODULES THAT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

Campaign 92V080000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19930408 — PE (closed 19930819)

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Mercury Capri — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V009000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V080000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Mercury Capri?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 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.