MYRModel Year Report

1994 Mercury Marquis

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1994 Mercury Marquis
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:53:50.969Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
30
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Vehicle speed control

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 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 30 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
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 24 complaints 1992 1993: 23 complaints 1994: 30 complaints 1994 30 1995: 20 complaints 1996: 31 complaints 1996 1997: 53 complaints 1998: 29 complaints 1998 1999: 24 complaints 2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 26 complaints 2002: 11 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2004
1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1989 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 24 complaints 1992 1993: 23 complaints 1993 1994: 30 complaints 1994 30 1995: 20 complaints 1995 1996: 31 complaints 1996 1997: 53 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1998 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 26 complaints 2001 2002: 11 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 12 complaints 2004

1994: 30 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Vehicle speed control

27% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

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Consumer states cruise control failed causing vehicle to catch fire while parked in driveway. *tt referenced in EA02-025

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-29

Visibility

23% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and heater core.

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Dear sir/madam;in the past, I have owned the Chevrolet vega, the Pontiac fiero two of the poorest automobiles ever build but neither of these cars can began to compare the 1994 mercuy marquie as to poor quality.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-10

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Electrical system

20% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and front underhood.

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Tl* the contact owns a 1994 Mercury Marquis. The contact stated that she was informed that her vehicle was on fire. The contact notified the fire department and they extinguished the fire and filed a report.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-31

Vehicle was parked in garage for about an hour and consumer discovered fire at 11:30PM. Consumer stated that cruise control stopped working 2-3 months prior to the fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-26

Exterior lighting

17% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing switch and turn signal.

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Tl* the contact owns a 1994 Mercury Marquis. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the tail lights, turn signal lights. And instrument panel lights failed. The failure recurred twice.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-13

Engine and engine cooling

17% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing gas recirculation valve (egr valve) and exhaust system.

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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

1994 Mercury Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Mercury Marquis?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 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.