2001 Mercury Marquis Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Marquis years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mercury Marquis. That ranks 5th out of 10 Marquis model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints, 15%), typically at around 81,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 26owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mercury Marquis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 15% | 81,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 12% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 12% | 45,121 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 12% | 131,952 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 12% | 21,862 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 8% | 23,390 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 186,300 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mercury Marquis recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Mercury Marquis.
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
- Front seat belt buckle assembly (EA05004) — opened Feb 17, 2005, closed Jul 6, 2005.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Grinding noise in steering when turning the steering wheel while driving and especially while sitting still. Steering is not as responsive as it use to be. This has evolved over time while being used for the last year, it didn't happen all of a sudden. It has gotten to the point where we are afraid…
The driver's seat belt unlatches frequently and without warning. My husband has always been the one to drive the car and has ignored the problem. However, i am driving the car on a daily basis now and i'm concerned for my safety. I see many complaints and recalls for this problem on the internet…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mercury grand marquis. While driving approximately 40 mph, the driver's seat belt independently became loose from around the contact. He refastened the seat belt and proceeded driving. The contact stated the failure has occurred twice without warrant. The contact made an…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mercury marquis. While shifting into park, the contact attempted to sound the horn, but was unsuccessful. A crash occurred, but there were no injuries. The dealer stated that the horn in the vehicle was designed to be difficult to find. The contact wants to know if the…
I traded a 1999 grand marquis in on a 2001 grand marquis about 6 weeks ago. A major problem with the 99 was that the dash lights kept blowing fuses. Now the 2001 is doing the same thing, there is only 53,000 miles on it. *tr
Other Mercury Marquis years
← 2000 Marquis · 2002 Marquis →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Marquis | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 Marquis | 33 | 0 |
| 2002 Marquis | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 26 | 0 |
| 2000 Marquis | 23 | 0 |
| 1999 Marquis | 24 | 0 |
| 1998 Marquis | 29 | 0 |
| 1997 Marquis | 53 | 1 |
| 1996 Marquis | 31 | 0 |
| 1995 Marquis | 20 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercury Marquis?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mercury Marquis?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.