1998 Mercury Cougar Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cougar years
- Not enough data 8th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Mercury Cougar. That ranks 8th out of 8 Cougar model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Mercury Cougar problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Mercury Cougar recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Mercury Cougar.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Blower switch/resistor or wiring harness (EA01001) — opened Jan 5, 2001, closed Jul 31, 2001, led to recall 01I009000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving the vehicle stalled and lost all power, which almost caused an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide details. *ak
Other Mercury Cougar years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Cougar | 95 | 1 |
| 2001 Cougar | 82 | 1 |
| 2000 Cougar | 211 | 3 |
| 1999 Cougar | 454 | 7 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Cougar | 76 | 0 |
| 1996 Cougar | 62 | 2 |
| 1995 Cougar | 109 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mercury Cougar?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mercury Cougar?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Mercury Cougar a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cougar model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.