1997 Mercury Marquis

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1997 Mercury Marquis
RENDERED 2026-09-16T21:23:44.216Z

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

1997: 53 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

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 40%

40% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and cooling system.

CRASH INJURY

SUSPENSION 15%

15% of complaints: suspension — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing lower ball joint and control arm.

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

FIRE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 9%

9% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and carburetor system.

FIRE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

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

CRASH

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 (21 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for suspension issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 05V086000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.

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, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Mercury Marquis have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.