MYRModel Year Report

1995 Mercury Cougar

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Mercury Cougar
RENDERED 2026-09-16T18:15:36.757Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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, 1995 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: 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 complaints 1998 1999: 454 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2001: 82 complaints 2001 2002: 95 complaints 2002
1995: 109 complaints
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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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 43%

43% of complaints: service brakes — 47 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 22%

22% of complaints: power train — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MERCURY COUGAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DROVE DIFFERENTLY AT DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUT-OFF WITHOUT WARNING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201007

Also filed under ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and emission control.

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THE ENGINE SEIGE UP CAUSING TO SHUT DOWN AT HIGHWAY SPEED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20030128

CONSUMER STATED THAT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON AND RPM'S JUMP FROM 2000 TO 3000 CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE ALL POWER. THE DEALER CHANGED MAIN SENSOR AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM STOPPED, BUT RPM'S PROBLEM CONTINUED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021127

SUSPENSION 11%

11% of complaints: suspension — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing upper ball joint and lower ball joint.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 9%

9% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel pump and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 109
I 20010105 — EA (closed 20010731)

BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Mercury Cougar — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (47 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (20 reports on file for this year).
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 1995 Mercury Cougar reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Mercury Cougar is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mercury Cougar?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Mercury Cougar have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.