Does the 1991 Mercury Capri have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, power train. 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 1991 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 1991 Mercury Capri?

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

1991 Mercury Capri recalls

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

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

For the 1991 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.

1991 Mercury Capri recalls, newest first

June 2, 1992NHTSA 92V080000648 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags

Summary: The air bag modules do not meet the Ford specifications for high ambient temperature performance.
Consequence: At high ambient interior vehicle temperatures ABOVE140 degrees, the air bag may tear and malfunction upon deployment.
Remedy: Replace the air bag modules with modules that meet specifications.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 8, 1991NHTSA 91V0090004,200 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines

Summary: The rubber tube that connects the transmission to the transmission oil cooler (in the radiator) may disconnect causing discharge of fluid.
Consequence: Discharged transmission fluid may strike the exhaustmanifold or the exhaust pipe and result in a fire.
Remedy: Install revised line and clamps to improve line retention to the transmission.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 30 complaints about the 1991 Mercury Capri with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 2
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Power train › Automatic transmission4
Air bags › Frontal3
Engine and engine cooling › Engine3
Structure › Body › Roof and pillars3
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline2

Other Mercury Capri years

Other 1991 Mercury models

Most recalled 1991 vehicles

1991 Honda Accord (13 recalls)
1991 Blue Bird TC2000 (12 recalls)
1991 Acura Integra (11 recalls)
1991 Thomas School Bus (11 recalls)
1991 Chevrolet Caprice (10 recalls)

All of 1991’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1991 Mercury Capri have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, power train. 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 1991 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 1991 Mercury Capri?: 30 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.