What are the worst Ford Probe years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Ford Probe year is 1990 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 1996, 1997.

Ford Probe: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 1990

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 1996, 1997

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

1997solid year27 complaints · 4 recalls 1996solid year52 complaints · 4 recalls 199586 complaints · 4 recalls 1994166 complaints · 4 recalls 1993205 complaints · 4 recalls 199279 complaints · 3 recalls 1991177 complaints · 4 recalls 1990worst year323 complaints · 4 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.