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1985 Mercury CapriProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1985 Mercury Capri, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints33 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage28kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 14, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1985 Mercury Capri has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system33

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1985 Mercury Capri recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 92V-063 · Apr 29, 1992 · 306,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THE TONGUE DETACHES FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING, THESAFETY BELT WOULD NOT ATTACH TO ITSELF, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURYTO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mercury.

Best & worst years

1985 vs. every other Capri year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Capri median. How we score

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4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1985 Mercury Capri, and the recalls they led to.

  1. WINDOW SHATTERINGDP87032 · closed Apr 27, 1988
    No recall
  2. SEATBACK FAILUREEA86010 · closed Jul 28, 1989
    Led to recall 86V-082
  3. STALLINGPE87028 · closed Jan 21, 1988
    No recall
  4. SPEED CONTROL MALFUNCTIONPE89118 · closed Sep 6, 1989
    No recall
In owners' words

What Capri owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WIFE STARTED VEHICLE TO WARM UP, TURNED BACK, VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND THEN FIRE ENGULFED VEHICLE AND TOTALLY BURNED IT. *AK
Complaint 983847 · Apr 29, 1996

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