2003 Mercury Marauder
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
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
- 60
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Exterior lighting
Campaigns on file for 2003
None on file
27% of complaints
Complaints per year
2003: 60 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 60 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Exterior lighting
27% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing headlights.
Show complaint excerpts
I'm having issues with the headlights. When you try to use the bright lights the headlights go out. It seems my issue would fit under the lcm recall for 2003-2005 Mercury grand marquis. When you enter the VIN it shows no recalls.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-01
On the above date while leaving a place of business at approximately 10:15 pm I had no head lights. The headlight autolamp position nor the headlight manual position would turn the headlights on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-12
Suspension
18% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing rear and front.
Power train
18% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.
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On my 2003 vehicle, there was apparenetly a spare axle pin contained in the rear differential from the factory.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-01
Electrical system
10% · 6 reportsService brakes
10% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2003 Mercury Marauder — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2003 Mercury Marauder reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mercury Marauder?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Mercury Marauder 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.