Vehicle safety record
1972 Mercury Comet Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1972 Mercury Comet with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). Those complaints describe 1 injury. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 1975 for the front. For comparison, the 1971 has 0 and the 1973 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Comet year, for its age
#2 most complained-about 1972 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1972 Mercury Comet problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1972 Mercury Comet recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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2 complaints about the 1972 Mercury Comet
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Headliner material is disinergrating causing severe nose and throat irritation.
Insulation in the car blows all the time through the rips in the interior of vehicle. The particles burn the nose, eyes and throat
Mercury Comet: every year compared
All Comet yearsQuestions about the 1972 Mercury Comet
Does the 1972 Mercury Comet have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1972 Mercury Comet: front (January 1975). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1972 Mercury Comet?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 1972 Mercury Comet had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 19, 1997 and the latest on September 8, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1972 Mercury Comet a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 22 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Mercury Comet year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1972 Mercury Comet has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data