Mercury Capri years to avoid
No model year of the Mercury Capri stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercury Capri years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercury Capri complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercury Capri problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission10
- Engine9
- Body7
- Airbags6
- Visibility5
- Electrical5
- Fuel system3
- Lights2
- Acceleration2
- Suspension1
- Seats1
- Seat belts1
Mercury Capri problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1993 | - | 5 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1992 | - | 7 | Body | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1991 | - | 30 | Engine | 2 | 3 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Mercury Capri
What years of the Mercury Capri should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercury Capri has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercury Capri?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercury Capri?
Transmission, with 10 complaints across all years, followed by engine (9) and body (7).
How many recalls does the Mercury Capri have?
4 recalls between 1991 and 1994. The 1991 model year has the most, with 2.
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