MYRModel Year Report

1991 Mercury Cougar

● Typical for this model
1991 Mercury Cougar
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:27:16.031Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Cougar Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 17 complaints 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 13 complaints 1986 1987: 33 complaints 1988: 55 complaints 1989: 81 complaints 1989 1990: 86 complaints 1991: 73 complaints 1991 1992: 92 complaints 1992 1993: 195 complaints 1994: 137 complaints 1995: 109 complaints 1995 1996: 62 complaints 1997: 76 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998 1999: 454 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2001: 82 complaints 2001 2002: 95 complaints 2002
1991: 73 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19802
19810
19822
19832
198417
198510
198613
198733
198855
198981
199086
199173
199292
1993195
1994137
1995109
199662
199776
19981
1999454
2000211
200182
200295

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 12 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
SEAT BELTS 8%

8% of complaints: seat belts — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7%

7% of complaints: exterior lighting — 5 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19910524 — visibility

THE NUTS WHICH HOLD WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO THE WIPER MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED AND MAY LOOSEN OR COME OFF. THIS CAUSES CHANGED WIPER PATTERNS, OR THE WIPERS MAY JAM IF TWO OF

Remedy: APPLY TORQUE RETENTION MATERIAL TO WIPER MOTOR STUDS AND NUTS AND RETORQUE.

Campaign 91V076000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19910722 — power train

THE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A PARK CAM WITH INADEQUATE SURFACE HARDNESS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO PARK DISENGAGEMENT OR NO PARK ENGAGEMENT WHEN THE LEVER IS PLACED IN PARK.

Remedy: REPLACE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.

Campaign 91V048000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19930830 — PE (closed 19931230)

THRTTL VLV LINKAGE BUSHING

I 19931230 — EA (closed 19941230)

THRTTL VLV LINKAGE BUSHING

R 19960607 — electrical system

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Campaign 96V071000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Mercury Cougar — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V076000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V048000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V071000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1988 ● 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2000 ■ 1993

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Mercury Cougar reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Mercury Cougar is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Mercury Cougar?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Mercury Cougar have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.