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1972 Mercury CometProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1972 Mercury Comet, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 1998. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1972 Mercury Comet has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1972 Mercury Comet 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.
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
1972 vs. every other Comet 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 Comet median. How we score
'67'71'72'73'74'75'76'77
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1972 Mercury Comet, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL TANKNo recall
In owners' words
What Comet owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
INSULATION IN THE CAR BLOWS ALL THE TIME THROUGH THE RIPS IN THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE. THE PARTICLES BURN THE NOSE, EYES AND THROAT
Own a 1972 Comet?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.