2001 Mercury Marquis
Only 26 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 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 26 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 26 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
4 of 26 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 26 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.
Tires
3 of 26 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving, the right rear tire blew out, consumer states the sidewall had detached from the tread and had disintergrated, there was no puncture in the tire, consumer was informed by tire shop that tire was beyond repair, consumer is seeking for...
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-09-07
Michelin tire (No size) experienced blowout.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-02-06
Seat belts
3 of 26 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.
Air bags
3 of 26 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
Result of a crash with backing ups truck passenger side air bag deployed. When air bag deployed part of the dashboard came around and hit driver inside of head. Driver air bag did not deploy. Car not repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-02-07
Consumer states that was involved on a collision and the drivers air bag did not deployed.dealer was notified. Nlm during the accident the driver was injured.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-01
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2005-02-17Engineering analysisClosed 2005-07-06 Front seat belt buckle assembly
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Mercury Marquis — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2001 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 2001 Mercury Marquis?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 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.