MYRModel Year Report

1981 Mercury Grand Marquis

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1981 Mercury Grand Marquis
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:32:10.178Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Grand Marquis Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1981 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1984: 15 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 21 complaints 1987: 43 complaints 1988: 73 complaints 1988 1989: 58 complaints 1990: 56 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 255 complaints 1992 1993: 144 complaints 1994: 156 complaints 1995: 179 complaints 1996: 239 complaints 1996 1997: 316 complaints 1998: 143 complaints 1999: 164 complaints 2000: 162 complaints 2000 2001: 157 complaints 2002: 78 complaints 2003: 362 complaints 2004: 347 complaints 2004 2005: 487 complaints 2006: 142 complaints 2007: 96 complaints 2008: 78 complaints 2008 2009: 26 complaints 2010: 24 complaints 2011: 9 complaints 2011
1981: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19812
19823
19837
198415
198521
198621
198743
198873
198958
199056
199182
1992255
1993144
1994156
1995179
1996239
1997316
1998143
1999164
2000162
2001157
200278
2003362
2004347
2005487
2006142
200796
200878
200926
201024
20119

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SEAT BELTS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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SEAT BELT BUCKLE JAMMED/TRAPPING PASSENGER INSIDE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970627

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

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FUEL PUMP ISN'T WORKING RIGHT. I SEE IT'S BEEN RECALLED. HOW CAN I FIX IT? CAR WAS AT A STOP LIGHT, KEEP DYING ON ME... VERY UNSAFE FOR ME TO BE STALLING OUT. THE FUEL PUMP...

NHTSA ODI report, 20201008

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20071015 — fuel system, gasoline

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 VEHIC

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.

Campaign 07E064000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1981 Mercury Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E064000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:buckle assembly, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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