Does the 1972 Mercury Capri have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, seats, exterior lighting, visibility, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1972 Mercury Capri recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercury dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1972 Mercury Capri?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1972 Mercury Capri recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1972 Mercury Capri. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Mercury been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Mercury dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1972 Mercury Capri recalls, newest first

December 20, 1979NHTSA 79V269000273,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Manual transmission › Floor shift assembly

Summary: The gear shift selector lever may break during shifting.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gear shift levers on all affected vehicles without charge to owners.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 20, 1979NHTSA 79V268000152,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

Summary: The reclining seat assemblies may have a poor quality or a missing weld in the seat back frame. This could cause additional loading on other supportive elements in the seat which could result in loosening and eventual breakage of the seat back.
Remedy: Dealer will make the necessary structural modifications to the driver"s side seat back.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 18, 1979NHTSA 79V21000092,200 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Summary: The headlamp switches on the involved vehicles may fail without warning and cause loss of vehicle instrument and road lights.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the headlamp switch with one of a corrected design.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 15, 1978NHTSA 78V176000187,000 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages

Summary: The wiper arms could separate from the pivot shafts, rendering the wipers inoperative.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the windshield wiper arms, pivot assemblies and certain wiper linkage components without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 26, 1976NHTSA 76V00900073,739 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1972 Mercury Capri were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Mercury Capri years

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Questions

Does the 1972 Mercury Capri have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, seats, exterior lighting, visibility, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1972 Mercury Capri recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mercury dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1972 Mercury Capri?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.