1991 Mercury Capri
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.
- Complaints
- 33
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
21% of complaints
Complaints per year
1991: 33 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
21% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.
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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, 1996-09-17
Engine and engine cooling
18% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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Engine fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-08-15
Air bags
18% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and inflator module.
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Vehicle collided head-on with a pole traveling approximately 60MPH. Consumer states that driver's front air bag "Exploded", cracking the front windshield, and causing injury to driver's head, chin, and neck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-10
After colliding head on with guard rail, air bag did not deploy. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-01
No deployment of driver's air bag twice during two accidents.
NHTSA ODI report, 1994-12-30
Structure
12% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing roof and pillars and hood.
Visibility
12% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing power window devices and controls and rear window.
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Plastic piece at end of windshield wiper control module melted/inside of fuse bent, causing smoke to come out of the windshield wiper control module.
NHTSA ODI report, 1994-11-03
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1991-02-01Power train91V009000 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.
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1992-08-04Air bags92V080000 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.
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1993-04-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-08-19 Windshield wiper failure
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Mercury Capri — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V009000 · Power train
- Recall 92V080000 · Air bags
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, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 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.