Mercury Marquis Problems by Year
NHTSA has 262 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Mercury Marquis, across 10 model years (1995–2004). The 1997 model year has the most complaints (53). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Mercury Marquis years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Marquis year: 1997. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1997 Marquis: 53 complaints, 1 recall
- 2003 Marquis: 33 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1996 Marquis: 31 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2002 Marquis: 11 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 Marquis: 12 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1995 Marquis: 20 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mercury Marquis problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 50 | 9 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 35 | 9 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 26 | 9 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 25 | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 25 | 8 | 2 |
| Suspension | 24 | 8 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 9 | 1 |
| Structure | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| Power Train | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 6 | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| Tires | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Equipment | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Mercury Marquis model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Marquis | 12 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2003 Marquis | 33 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | More complaints than other years |
| 2002 Marquis | 11 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2001 Marquis | 26 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2000 Marquis | 23 | 0 | — | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1999 Marquis | 24 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1998 Marquis | 29 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1997 Marquis | 53 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1996 Marquis | 31 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 1995 Marquis | 20 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Fewer complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercury Marquis years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1997 (53) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Marquis year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mercury Marquis?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 50 complaints across 9 model years.
How many recalls does the Mercury Marquis have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.