MYRModel Year Report

1990 Mercury Grand Marquis

▲ Better than typical
1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:57:25.897Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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 Grand Marquis Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 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 1990 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
1990: 58 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

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and switch.

FIRE
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THE CONSUMER WAS SEEKING RECALL ON THE TFI MODULE WHICH WAS DEFECTIVE. THE TFI MODULE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENT AND DEATH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021001

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17%

17% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing linkages and cruise control.

CRASH INJURY
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SUDDEN ACCELRATION, CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950518

BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950324

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19940617

AIR BAGS 16%

16% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

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I WAS GIVEN THIS CAR, INSTEAD OF PURCHASING IT. WHEN I RECEIVED THIS CAR WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING. IT CONTINUES TO BLINK 10 TIMES, THEN REPEATS ITSELF. LIKE A CODE. THE R. FRONT BUMBER WAS DENTED IN BUT, THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DT

NHTSA ODI report, 20021106

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19901105 — air bags

THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.

Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.

Campaign 90E043001 — check if this car was fixed

I 19910911 — PE (closed 19920115)

BRAKE LINE PUNCTURES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Mercury Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90E043001 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 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.