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 PER YEAR
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| 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.
21% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
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
18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
ENGINE FIRE. *AW
NHTSA ODI report, 19960815
18% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and inflator module.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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.*AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20030710
AFTER COLLIDING HEAD ON WITH GUARD RAIL, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950301
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG TWICE DURING TWO ACCIDENTS. *SKD
NHTSA ODI report, 19941230
12% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing roof and pillars and hood.
12% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file, most 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. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19941103
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
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
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1991 Mercury Capri — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 91V009000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 92V080000 (air bags) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.