2001 Mercury Grand Marquis

● Typical for this model

2001 Mercury Grand Marquis
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:31:43.465Z

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

2001: 157 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	2
1982	3
1983	7
1984	15
1985	21
1986	21
1987	43
1988	73
1989	58
1990	56
1991	82
1992	255
1993	144
1994	156
1995	179
1996	239
1997	316
1998	143
1999	164
2000	162
2001	157
2002	78
2003	362
2004	347
2005	487
2006	142
2007	96
2008	78
2009	26
2010	24
2011	9

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 15%

15% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021009

SEAT BELTS 10%

10% of complaints: seat belts — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH DEATH

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAD DID NOT DEPLOY BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INFLATED. THE RIGHT AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. THE SEAT BELT LEFT BAD BRUISES ACROSS THE CHEST OF CONSUMER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021015

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 35MPH, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED, HOWEVER THE DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT, CONSUMER WAS INJURED AND HAD TO MISS 47 DAYS OF WORK, FORD SEN CONSUMER A REFUSAL OF LIABILITY STATING THAT THERE WAS NOT...

NHTSA ODI report, 20010618

ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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MY FATHER IN LAW WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHEN A GMC YUKON PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF HIM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130131

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 5%

5% of complaints: exterior lighting — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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WAS DRIVING DOWN HWY 12 AT NIGHT SEPTEMBER 26 2019 AND ALL I REMEMBERED WAS MY LIGHTS SHUTTING OFF DUE TO LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE WHICH I LEARNED AFTER THE FACT DIDNT HAVE MAJOR ACCIDENT BUT DID HIT SMALL DITCH AND BENT UP MY BUMPER

NHTSA ODI report, 20190930

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000914 — air bags

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIMOUSINES, AND MINI VANS WERE BUILT WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM). IN SOME CASES, THE RCM DOES NOT RECOGNIZE CERTAIN SYSTEM FAULTS THAT COULD RESU

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RCM IN THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE

Campaign 00V270000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20001221 — air bags

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES. A RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) OR A SIDE OR FRONT CRASH SENSOR MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE SCREWS THAT MOUNT THE CIRCUIT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RCM AND CRASH SENSORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM.

Campaign 00V412000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010725 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS. EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVER'S AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER'S OUTBOARD

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLES AND IF THE BUCKLE FAILS THE INSPECTION PROCESS, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES

Campaign 01V227001 — check if this car was fixed

I 20011127 — SQ (closed 20021003)

POST REAR END COLLISION FIRES

I 20050217 — EA (closed 20050706)

FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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

2001 Mercury Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (23 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for seat belts issues (16 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 00V270000 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 00V412000 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 01V227001 (seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E056000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 15E082000 (steering) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1990 ▲ 1989

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 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.