MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mercury Grand Marquis

● Typical for this model
1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:32:32.119Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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, 1999 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 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 1999 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
1999: 164 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

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7%

7% of complaints: exterior lighting — 12 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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COMPLETE CRACKING OF PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CAUSING COMPLETER LOSS OF COOLANT AND $1400 REPAIR WITH THE NEW REPLACEMENT METAL MANIFOLD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050516

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD WITH THE DRIVERS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF IT. DLR HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990929

TIRES 4%

4% of complaints: tires — 7 distinct reports on file.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4%

4% of complaints: exterior lighting — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000803 — equipment

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE JACKING INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF FOLLOWED, COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO PLACE THE JACK ON A FRAME WELD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RAISE A RE

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REVISED JACK INSTRUCTION AND STOWAGE CARD AND JACK WARNING LABEL, AS WELL AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE OWNER GUIDE.

Campaign 00V200000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000928 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT A

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.

Campaign 00V157002 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000928 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.

Campaign 00V157001 — check if this car was fixed

I 20011127 — SQ (closed 20021003)

POST REAR END COLLISION FIRES

I 20020822 — DP (closed 20021204)

FUEL-FED FIRES

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

R 20060804 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN

Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

Campaign 06E056000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151028 — steering

Dorman Products, Inc.

Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.

Campaign 15E082000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Mercury Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V200000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V157002 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V157001 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E056000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15E082000 (steering) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 7% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

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