1999 Mercury Marquis
Only 24 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 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
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Complaints per year
1999: 24 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
Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
5 of 24 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Vehicle speed control
4 of 24 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages.
Show complaint excerpts
My mothers car was off & in park & all of a sudden the engine reved up and the car shot through her gargage door and almost through the back garage wall with my mom in the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-04-25
Steering
3 of 24 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing tie rod assembly and idler and attachment.
Electrical system
3 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch.
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Dt keyless entry pad caught on fire,vehicle was in garage could spell smoke, had to disconnect the battery.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-11
While driving the entire dashboard failed along with the air conditioning and interior dome light. The dealer diagnosed that an electrical short was the cause of the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-18
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 24 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and gas recirculation valve (egr valve).
Show complaint excerpts
While driving in traffic, consumer states that vehicles engine seized. Consumer was almost rear ended. Took to dealer and the dealer said the idler cooling valves failed. Please provide any further information.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-30
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1999 Mercury Marquis — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1999 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 1999 Mercury Marquis?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 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.