MYRModel Year Report

1982 Mercury Cougar

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1982 Mercury Cougar
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:33.530Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1982

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1982 2 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 17 complaints 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 13 complaints 1986 1987: 33 complaints 1988: 55 complaints 1989: 84 complaints 1989 1990: 86 complaints 1991: 73 complaints 1992: 92 complaints 1992 1993: 198 complaints 1994: 145 complaints 1995: 109 complaints 1995 1996: 62 complaints 1997: 76 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 454 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2001: 82 complaints 2001 2002: 95 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1982 2 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 17 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 13 complaints 1986 1987: 33 complaints 1988: 55 complaints 1988 1989: 84 complaints 1990: 86 complaints 1990 1991: 73 complaints 1992: 92 complaints 1992 1993: 198 complaints 1994: 145 complaints 1994 1995: 109 complaints 1996: 62 complaints 1996 1997: 76 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 454 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 82 complaints 2002: 95 complaints 2002
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1982 2 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 17 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 13 complaints 1986 1987: 33 complaints 1987 1988: 55 complaints 1988 1989: 84 complaints 1989 1990: 86 complaints 1990 1991: 73 complaints 1991 1992: 92 complaints 1992 1993: 198 complaints 1993 1994: 145 complaints 1994 1995: 109 complaints 1995 1996: 62 complaints 1996 1997: 76 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 454 complaints 1999 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 82 complaints 2001 2002: 95 complaints 2002

1982: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19802
19810
19822
19832
198417
198510
198613
198733
198855
198984
199086
199173
199292
1993198
1994145
1995109
199662
199776
19981
1999454
2000211
200182
200295

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seats

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seats.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

When driving the rear passenger side seat started to smoke . Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-20

Electrical system

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing module.

Show complaint excerpts

Ignition module failed causing vehicle to stall. Nlm

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-01-23

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    1982-01-21Equipment81V151000 Incorrect information on tire placards constitutes a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims". The information concerning tire sizes and…

    Remedy: Revised placards will be installed by owners, or by dealers without charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1982-03-25Fuel system, other82V031000 Some of the suspect vehicles may have been produced with improperly tightened propane fuel system fittings in the engine compartment; fuel leakage could occur.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect, replace, and seal certain fuel system connections at no cost to owner.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1983-05-31Fuel system, gasoline83V050000 Some of the involved vehicles may have been produced with improperly welded fuel tank support straps. Under certain collision conditions, these straps may not be able to support the fuel tank and…

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect the fuel tank retaining straps for type of welds and, if necessary, replace them at no charge to owner.

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  4. I
    1989-02-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-06-13 Parking brake failure
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    2007-10-15Fuel system, gasoline07E064000 Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the…

    Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1982 Mercury Cougar — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 81V151000 · Equipment
  • Recall 82V031000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 83V050000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E064000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1982 Mercury Cougar reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 Mercury Cougar?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1982 Mercury Cougar have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.