2002 Mercury Villager Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Villager years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mercury Villager. That ranks 8th out of 8 Villager model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (3 complaints, 17%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Mercury Villager 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 17% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 11% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 11% | 88,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 11% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 6% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | 54,840 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Mercury Villager recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Mercury Villager.
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.
I took my car to allan vigil ford in fayettville ga for service and i not happy with the repairs . First , the alarm is going off along with the horn at random .second ,the dashboard lights do not work . I have to use a flashlight at nighr to see what speed i am going .third , i am driving with no…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercury villager. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph making a turn, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted immediately. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
Engine failure due to sudden loss of oil. *tr
Motor mount must be replaced do to failure. Any acceleration or shifting causes the engine to shake. This shaking causes a strong vibration throughout the van. I was quoted $200 to replace the mount. *tr
During a vacation trip on november 21, 2006, the "proportional valve" on our 2002 mercury villager began to apply the brakes while we were on the interstate. There was no warning light, just a gradual increase in the power necessary to keep going. By the time we realized it, the entire brake system…
Other Mercury Villager years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 Villager | 20 | 1 |
| 2000 Villager | 71 | 2 |
| 1999 Villager | 185 | 4 |
| 1998 Villager | 83 | 2 |
| 1997 Villager | 125 | 3 |
| 1996 Villager | 188 | 2 |
| 1995 Villager | 367 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mercury Villager?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, air bags problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Mercury Villager?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Mercury Villager a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Villager model years, the 2002 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.