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#BS-1991-MERCAP-492F

1991 Mercury Capri

Based on reports from 33 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 33 complaints, 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.7x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

4 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 29K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission4 (12%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine3 (9%)

Structure:body:roof And Pillars3 (9%)

Air Bags:frontal3 (9%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (6%)

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System1 (3%)

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings1 (3%)

Electrical System:ignition1 (3%)

1991 Mercury Capri: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 1991 Mercury Capri, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 29,150 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 29K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1991 Mercury Capri, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body:roof And Pillars Issues

Structure:body:roof And Pillars complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1991 Mercury Capri, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body:roof and pillars-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1991 Mercury Capri, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Mercury Capri. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

91V009000Feb 1991

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

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

92V080000Aug 1992

AIR BAGS

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

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Mercury Capri is the 1993 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1991 Mercury Capri vs. Class Average (Minicompact Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

2.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical minicompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 33 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Mercury Capri Model Years

1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971

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1991 Mercury Capri: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Mercury Capri?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Mercury Capri is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1991 Mercury Capri reliable?

The 1991 Mercury Capri has 33 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.

How much does it cost to fix 1991 Mercury Capri problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1991 Mercury Capri have any recalls?

Yes, the 1991 Mercury Capri has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Mercury Capri problems start?

Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 29,150 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

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Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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