MYRModel Year Report

1997 Mercury Marquis

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1997 Mercury Marquis
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:47:41.567Z

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, 1997 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 1995: 20 complaints 1996: 31 complaints 1996 1997: 53 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 23 complaints 2001: 26 complaints 2002: 11 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2004
1997: 53 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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 21%

21% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 4%

4% of complaints: tires — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED 2 TIRE BLOWS OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO HIT THE MEDIAN. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030213

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20050715 — service brakes, hydraulic

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL, THE REAR BRAKE LINE MAY CHAFE DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN IT AND A FLOOR PAN STIFFENING RIB, AND A BRAKE FLUID LEAK MAY OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBE AND FLOOR PAN STIFFENING RIB. IF CONTACT IS EVIDENT, BUT NO ABRASION OR LEAKS EXIST, THE BRAKE TUBE WILL BE REPOSITIONED T

Campaign 05V086000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Mercury Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V086000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Mercury Marquis?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Mercury Marquis have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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