MYRModel Year Report

1991 Mercury Marquis

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1991 Mercury Marquis
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:51:21.284Z

Only 9 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 9 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, 1991 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 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
1991: 9 complaints
View as data table
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 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 9 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *LA

NHTSA ODI report, 20040430

ALTERNATOR BURNED OUT, CAUSED STALLING AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960702

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 9 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cables.

INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

STEERING

1 of 9 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

DIRIVNG AT SPEED 30MPH, TRIED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE SEAT BROKE IN THE ACCIDENT, HOWEVER SEATBELT HELD HER IN, CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 19961007

Also filed under SEATS

SEATS

1 of 9 total reports mentions: seats.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Mercury Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Mercury Marquis?

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

How many recalls does the 1991 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.