MYRModel Year Report

1990 Mercury Marquis

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1990 Mercury Marquis
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:50:59.094Z

Only 6 complaints 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 6 complaints 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, 1990 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 10 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 24 complaints 1993: 23 complaints 1994: 30 complaints 1994 1995: 20 complaints 1996: 31 complaints 1997: 53 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1999: 24 complaints 2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 26 complaints 2002: 11 complaints 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 12 complaints 2004
1990: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 6 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and fuel pump.

FIRE
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FUEL PUMPWIRING HOUSING SHORTED OUT, CAUSING A FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950215

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 6 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIRE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND IT ACCELERATED ABOUT 100 MPH AND RAN INTO A HOUSE

NHTSA ODI report, 19950831

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE
AIR BAGS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00, POSITION SPEED 55 MPH, DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960226

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Mercury Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Mercury Marquis?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Mercury Marquis have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.