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1983 Mercury ZephyrProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1983 Mercury Zephyr, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 29, 1996. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1983 Mercury Zephyr has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1983 Mercury Zephyr 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
Power train: automatic transmission
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
1983 vs. every other Zephyr 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 Zephyr median. How we score
'78'79'80'81'82'83'94
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Zephyr owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
[PHONE](H): BACKED OUT OF DRIVEWAY, STOPPED, WENT INTO HOUSE, VEHICLE NOT RUNNING;RETURNED 5 MINUTES LATER, FLAMES COME OUT FROM STEERING WHEEL/DASH. *AK
Own a 1983 Zephyr?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.