MYRModel Year Report

1998 Mercury Cougar

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1998 Mercury Cougar
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:21:44.330Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Cougar Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 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 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
1998: 1 complaints
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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

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

Show complaint excerpts

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST ALL POWER, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990217

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20010105 — EA (closed 20010731)

BLOWER SWITCH/RESISTOR OR WIRING HARNESS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Mercury Cougar — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 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 1998 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 1998 Mercury Cougar?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Mercury Cougar have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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