MYRModel Year Report

1998 Mercury Marquis

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1998 Mercury Marquis
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:47:44.720Z

Only 29 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 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Marquis Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 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 1998: 29 complaints 1998 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 23 complaints 2001: 26 complaints 2002: 11 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2004
1998: 29 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

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

4 of 29 total reports mention: suspension.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 40MPH SUDDENLY FRONT WHEELS KEPT SWERVING FROM SIDE TO SIDE. HAD NO STEERING CONTROL. WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT & FLIPPED UPSIDE DOWN. HAD 2 INJURIES. EMERGENCY RM TREATMENT. THE PAVEMENT WAS DRY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990824

POWER TRAIN

3 of 29 total reports mention: power train.

TIRES

2 of 29 total reports mention: tires.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 29 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

INJURY
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WHEN APPLYING BRAKES EMERGENCY STOPPING SITUATIONS, VEHICLE KEEPS GOING AS IF NO BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19991221

BRAKES: WHEN DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP, HAVE TO PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THE CAR WILL STOP. CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOP SEVERAL TIMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980203

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 of 29 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19981028 — PE (closed 19990211)

INERTIA FUEL SHUT OFF SWITCH

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Mercury Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 Mercury Marquis?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 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.