1993 Mercury Marquis
Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1993: 23 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 23 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 53 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
4 of 23 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
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Dt: the contact's grandson took the vehicle to an automotive shop and the vehicle was left overnight and it caught on fire. The fire department said it was spontaneous combustion.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-10-14
Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the cruise control deactivation switch. Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway. Owner notified the dealer and the manufacturer. This vehicle was not included in the current recall due to VIN.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-02-07
Service brakes
4 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
4 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and ignition.
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While the vehicle was parked it caught on fire on its own. The fire department extinguished the fire. Vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. *ak the vehicle was parked for 3 hours. The house was damaged by the fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-28
Air bags
3 of 23 total reports mention: air bags.
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Violent deployment of airbag during accident caused the glove compartment to fly out and hit passenger in the face and to lacerate drivers arm.…
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-06-14
Also filed under Structure
Visibility
2 of 23 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1995-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-24 Passenger air bag module detachment
Buy-smart checklist
1993 Mercury Marquis — pre-purchase inspection
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- Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1993 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 1993 Mercury Marquis?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Mercury Marquis have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.