MYRModel Year Report

1990 Mercury Grand Marquis

▲ Better than typical
1990 Mercury Grand Marquis
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:02:12.784Z

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
58
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 1990: 58 complaints 1990 58 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 260 complaints 1993: 147 complaints 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: 80 complaints 2009: 26 complaints 2009 2010: 25 complaints 2011: 9 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1983 1984: 15 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1985 1986: 21 complaints 1987: 47 complaints 1987 1988: 73 complaints 1989: 58 complaints 1990: 58 complaints 1990 58 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 260 complaints 1993: 147 complaints 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 179 complaints 1995 1996: 239 complaints 1997: 316 complaints 1997 1998: 143 complaints 1999: 164 complaints 1999 2000: 162 complaints 2001: 157 complaints 2001 2002: 78 complaints 2003: 362 complaints 2003 2004: 347 complaints 2005: 487 complaints 2005 2006: 143 complaints 2007: 96 complaints 2007 2008: 80 complaints 2009: 26 complaints 2009 2010: 25 complaints 2011: 9 complaints 2011
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 7 complaints 1983 1984: 15 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1985 1986: 21 complaints 1987: 47 complaints 1987 1988: 73 complaints 1989: 58 complaints 1990: 58 complaints 1990 58 1991: 82 complaints 1992: 260 complaints 1993: 147 complaints 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 179 complaints 1995 1996: 239 complaints 1997: 316 complaints 1997 1998: 143 complaints 1999: 164 complaints 1999 2000: 162 complaints 2001: 157 complaints 2001 2002: 78 complaints 2003: 362 complaints 2003 2004: 347 complaints 2005: 487 complaints 2005 2006: 143 complaints 2007: 96 complaints 2007 2008: 80 complaints 2009: 26 complaints 2009 2010: 25 complaints 2011: 9 complaints 2011

1990: 58 complaints

View as data table
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
200880
200926
201025
20119

Known problem areas

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

Electrical system

24% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and switch.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2002-10-01

Vehicle speed control

17% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing linkages and cruise control.

CRASHINJURY
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Sudden accelration, caused loss of control/accident/injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-18

Brake failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-24

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-06-17

Air bags

16% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

Show complaint excerpts

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.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-06

Service brakes

16% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

10% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and column shift.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1990-11-05Air bags90E043001 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1991-09-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-01-15 Brake line punctures

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Mercury Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90E043001 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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