2002 Mercury Mystique Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mystique years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercury Mystique. That ranks 7th out of 8 Mystique model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Mercury Mystique 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 50% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 36,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mercury Mystique recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Mercury Mystique.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When depressing the accelerator pedal vehicle hesitated and stalled. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer informed consumer that the problem was the fuel pump. However, that part was not covered under a recall. *ak
While traveling about 55mph on the highway the airbag light appear on the dashboard. And will not disappear until the vehicle is turned off. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Other Mercury Mystique years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Mystique | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Mystique | 63 | 3 |
| 1999 Mystique | 128 | 2 |
| 1998 Mystique | 231 | 8 |
| 1997 Mystique | 71 | 4 |
| 1996 Mystique | 185 | 7 |
| 1995 Mystique | 335 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercury Mystique?
Owners most often report air bags, fuel system, other, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercury Mystique?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Mercury Mystique a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mystique model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.