MYRModel Year Report

1994 Mercury Marquis

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1994 Mercury Marquis
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:47:30.037Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Marquis Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 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 1994 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
1994: 30 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

VISIBILITY 20%

20% of complaints: visibility — 6 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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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, 20030710

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20020529

SEATS 10%

10% of complaints: seats — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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IN REAR END ACCIDENT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BROKE APART.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960325

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20140331

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, 20041026

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19950831 — EA (closed 19960724)

PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE DETACHMENT

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Mercury Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 visibility:power window devices and controls, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Mercury Marquis have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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