Defect
THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR LEVER MAY BREAK DURING SHIFTING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVERS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
1975 Mercury Capri problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1975 Mercury Capri — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
0
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1975 compare to other Capri years?
Does the 1975 Mercury Capri have recalls?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
1975 Mercury Capri — common questions
Is the 1975 Mercury Capri reliable?
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.
Does the 1975 Mercury Capri have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1975 Mercury Capri. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.