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1990–1997 · 8 model years

Ford Probe recalls & problems by year

31 recalls and 1,115 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints1990323 complaints
Most recalls19974 recalls
Crashes reported68in owner complaints
Injuries reported643 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
01002003004001990: 323 complaints, 4 recalls1991: 177 complaints, 4 recalls1992: 79 complaints, 3 recalls1993: 205 complaints, 4 recalls1994: 166 complaints, 4 recalls1995: 86 complaints, 4 recalls1996: 52 complaints, 4 recalls1997: 27 complaints, 4 recalls19901991199219931994199519961997
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1997 Probe—20–25 mpg4275130
1996 Probe—20–25 mpg4523120
1995 Probe—20–26 mpg48610360
1994 Probe—20–26 mpg4166167151
1993 Probe—20–25 mpg4205218150
1992 Probe—18–24 mpg3793111
1991 Probe—19–24 mpg41773540
1990 Probe—19–24 mpg432375181

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Seat belts526
  • Engine and engine cooling127
  • Electrical system116
  • Service brakes, hydraulic115
  • Power train110
  • Air bags54
  • Steering47
  • Visibility39