MYRModel Year Report

1982 Mercury Grand Marquis

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1982 Mercury Grand Marquis
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:41:27.634Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints 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 Grand Marquis Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1983: 7 complaints 1984: 15 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1985 1986: 21 complaints 1987: 47 complaints 1988: 73 complaints 1989: 58 complaints 1989 1990: 58 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 260 complaints 1993: 147 complaints 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 179 complaints 1996: 239 complaints 1997: 316 complaints 1997 1998: 143 complaints 1999: 164 complaints 2000: 162 complaints 2001: 157 complaints 2001 2002: 78 complaints 2003: 362 complaints 2004: 347 complaints 2005: 487 complaints 2005 2006: 143 complaints 2007: 96 complaints 2008: 78 complaints 2009: 26 complaints 2009 2010: 24 complaints 2011: 9 complaints 2011
1982: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19812
19823
19837
198415
198521
198621
198747
198873
198958
199058
199182
1992260
1993147
1994161
1995179
1996239
1997316
1998143
1999164
2000162
2001157
200278
2003362
2004347
2005487
2006143
200796
200878
200926
201024
20119

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 3 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

Show complaint excerpts

EGR VALVE REPLACED UNDER RECALL, HOWEVER CONTINUOUS STALLING/STARTING PROBLEMS RESULTED FROM RECALL REPAIR.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990324

VEHICLE CONTINUALLY STALLING.

NHTSA ODI report, 19981020

VEHICLE STALLS CONTINUOUSLY, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980429

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 3 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing carburetor system.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing flasher unit.

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

1982 Mercury Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline 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

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1990 ▲ 1989

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1982 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 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 133% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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