1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 47 |
| 1988 | 73 |
| 1989 | 58 |
| 1990 | 58 |
| 1991 | 82 |
| 1992 | 260 |
| 1993 | 147 |
| 1994 | 161 |
| 1995 | 179 |
| 1996 | 239 |
| 1997 | 316 |
| 1998 | 143 |
| 1999 | 164 |
| 2000 | 162 |
| 2001 | 157 |
| 2002 | 78 |
| 2003 | 362 |
| 2004 | 347 |
| 2005 | 487 |
| 2006 | 143 |
| 2007 | 96 |
| 2008 | 78 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 9 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and engine.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
COMPLETE CRACKING OF PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CAUSING COMPLETER LOSS OF COOLANT AND $1400 REPAIR WITH THE NEW REPLACEMENT METAL MANIFOLD.
NHTSA ODI report, 20050516
12% of complaints: exterior lighting — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights and switch.
11% of complaints: suspension — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and rear.
10% of complaints: steering — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tie rod assembly and steering wheel/handle bar.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY CHANGED LANES AND THE STEERING BECAME ERRATIC. UPON EXAMINATION, THE IDLER ARM HAD SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING LINK ARM.
NHTSA ODI report, 20151028
9% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and ignition.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
CONSUMER WAS PARKING, TURNED VEHICLE OFF, AND THEN DECIDED TO PARK ELSEWHERE. CONSUMER TRIED TO START VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT START. THEN CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM HOOD, THEN FLAMES. CALLED 911 FOR HELP. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19990920
VEHICLE WAS PARKED. I WENT TO TURN MY HEADLIGHTS ON. NO HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, DASH LIGHTS, HAZARD FLASHERS OR DOME LIGHT. THE 2003-2005 MODELS WERE RECALLED FOR THIS SAME THING WITH THE LCM FAILING.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180618
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
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
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
POST REAR END COLLISION FIRES
FUEL-FED FIRES
SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD
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
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 engine and engine cooling issues (27 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (20 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (18 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 engine and engine cooling, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.