Does the 1982 Mercury Lynx have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, seats, latches/locks/linkages, equipment. 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 1982 Mercury Lynx 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 1982 Mercury Lynx?

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

1982 Mercury Lynx 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 1982 Mercury Lynx. 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.

1982 Mercury Lynx recalls, newest first

May 21, 1985NHTSA 85V067000515,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Rear/other

Summary: Rear seat belt retractors may allow twisted webbing to enter the retractor housing and jam the retractor. Consequence of defect: a jammed retractor would interfere with webbing retraction and withdrawal. This will discourage seat belt usage.
Remedy: A clip will be inserted into the retractor housing webbing to prevent jamming.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 15, 1984NHTSA 84V071000261,400 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: Seat frame structure could sever front seat belts if vehicle is involved in an accident, depending on force of impact.
Remedy: Dealer will install a molded spacer between reinforcement plates and lower decorative plastic cover.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 22, 1983NHTSA 83V063000610,000 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary: Door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached.
Remedy: Any damaged lock pillars will be repaired and reinforcements will be installed between the door latch striker and lock pillars.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 17, 1983NHTSA 83V013000245,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts

Summary: The portion of the roof above frame (rail) to which the shoulder belt is anchored may have a slot that can compromise the strength of the shoulder belt anchor under certain severe loads. (the suspect area is not visible.) consequently, some vehicles included in this recall may not meet the 3000 pound anchorage strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".
Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the roof rail inner panel surrounding the drainage hole at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 11, 1982NHTSA 82V045000113,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner

Summary: On the involved vehicles, a thermal limiter in the blower motor resistor circuit of the air conditioner/heater assembly may not function as intended. If the blower motor becomes jammed when the system is operating in the medium-low blower speed, the resistor coils can overheat causing melting and possible ignition.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the resistor assembly with an improved version without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1982 Mercury Lynx with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Electrical system › Ignition › Switch2
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan1
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar1
Structure › Frame and members1

Other Mercury Lynx years

Other 1982 Mercury models

Questions

Does the 1982 Mercury Lynx have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, seats, latches/locks/linkages, equipment. 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 1982 Mercury Lynx 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 1982 Mercury Lynx?: 3 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.