MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mercury Grand Marquis

● Typical for this model
2001 Mercury Grand Marquis
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:58:16.780Z

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
157
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Vehicle speed control

17% 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 1989 1990: 58 complaints 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 157 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 1989 1990: 58 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1991 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 157 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 1989 1990: 58 complaints 1991: 82 complaints 1991 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 157 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

2001: 157 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.

Vehicle speed control

17% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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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.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-09

Seat belts

15% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing buckle assembly and warning light/devices.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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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, 2002-10-15

Also filed under Air bags

Air bags

13% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2013-01-31

Also filed under Service brakes and engine

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, 2001-06-18

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

Service brakes

9% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2000-09-14Air bags00V270000 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…

    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…

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    2000-12-21Air bags00V412000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rcm and crash sensors and, if necessary, replace them.

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    2001-07-25Seat belts01V227001 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…

    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…

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    2001-11-27SQClosed 2002-10-03 Post rear end collision fires
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    2005-02-17Engineering analysisClosed 2005-07-06 Front seat belt buckle assembly
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    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
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    2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 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…

    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.

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    2015-10-28Steering15E082000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Mercury Grand Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V270000 · Air bags
  • Recall 00V412000 · Air bags
  • Recall 01V227001 · Seat belts
  • Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 15E082000 · Steering
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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 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

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