2000 Mercury Marquis Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 28, 2014 · 23 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Marquis years
About as many complaints as other years 7th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mercury Marquis. That ranks 7th out of 10 Marquis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (6 complaints, 26%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Mercury Marquis problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure6
Engine and Engine Cooling3
Exterior Lighting2 · ~66,720 mi
Power Train2
Seat Belts2
Vehicle Speed Control2 · ~41,003 mi
Visibility2
Electrical System1
Seats1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure626%———
Engine and Engine Cooling313%———
Exterior Lighting29%66,720——
Power Train29%———
Seat Belts29%———
Vehicle Speed Control29%41,003——
Visibility29%———
Electrical System14%———
Seats14%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic14%———
Suspension14%51,000——
Unknown or Other14%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 4 complaints
2000: 4200042001: 3200132002: 4200242003: 4200342004: 1200412005: 4200542006: 1200612010: 1201012014: 120141

n = 23 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Mercury Marquis recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Mercury Marquis.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Iaa auto auction sold this vehicle advertised as cash for clunker vehicle. The program ended 3 years ago how could they still have a vehicle that was supposed to be scrapped 3 years ago? It is item #58 on sioux falls sale 1-28-2014. Below is the listing information on auction. Stock# :12399212 sale…

Unknown or Other · received Jan 28, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10561771

2000 mercury grand marquis - headlights and taillights go on and off throughout the night while the vehicle is parked and the engine is off. *tr

Exterior Lighting · received Jun 26, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10340198

Back window shattered after defrost was on. *nm

Visibility · received Feb 11, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10150035

Wiindshield wipers do not work properly.

Visibility · received Jun 20, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10125788

Cruise control works when it wants to....some days it will work, other days it won't...also had problem with signal light blinking faster at times than at others...had that particular problem fixed by changing the "light module" for $500...now its the cruise control...one more problem and i'm…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Apr 6, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10116469

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercury Marquis?

Owners most often report structure, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Mercury Marquis?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Mercury Marquis a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Marquis model years, the 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.