MYRModel Year Report

1995 Mercury Cougar

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Mercury Cougar
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:40.976Z

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
109
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

43% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 109 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 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 1995: 109 complaints 1995 109 1996: 62 complaints 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 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 109 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

1995: 109 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

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

Service brakes

43% · 47 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Power train

22% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2020-10-07

Also filed under Engine

Engine and engine cooling

18% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing engine and emission control.

Show complaint excerpts

The engine seige up causing to shut down at highway speed. Please provide any additional information. Ts

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-28

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, 2002-11-27

Suspension

11% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing upper ball joint and lower ball joint.

Fuel system, gasoline

9% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

FIRE

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1995Complaint volume 109 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2001-01-05Engineering analysisClosed 2001-07-31 Blower switch/resistor or wiring harness

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Mercury Cougar — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 47 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 20 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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