MYRModel Year Report

1982 Mercury Marquis

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1982 Mercury Marquis
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:47:51.880Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few 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.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Marquis Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 9 complaints 1989: 10 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 24 complaints 1993: 23 complaints 1993 1994: 30 complaints 1995: 20 complaints 1996: 31 complaints 1996 1997: 53 complaints 1998: 29 complaints 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 23 complaints 2001: 26 complaints 2002: 11 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2004
1982: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19810
19821
19831
198410
19855
19864
19874
19889
198910
19906
19919
199224
199323
199430
199520
199631
199753
199829
199924
200023
200126
200211
200333
200412

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

Show complaint excerpts

VEHICLE STALLS AT STOPS, WHEN MAKING RIGHT OR LEFT HAND TURNS, THEN CONTROL IS LOST, REPLACE,EGR VALVE, PCV, RR CARB. AND O-HAUL, NEED IDLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH/VALVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980526

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19830118 — suspension

THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM STEEL WITH MATERIAL THICKNESS BELOW THE MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLICE DUTY. THIS COULD LEAD TO CRACKS DEVELOPING IN THE CONTROL ARMS, AND EVE

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW REAR SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGE.

Campaign 82V135000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19890209 — PE (closed 19890613)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Mercury Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 82V135000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1982 Mercury Marquis 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 1982 Mercury Marquis?

The most-reported component is electrical system:ignition:module, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1982 Mercury Marquis have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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