2002 Mercury Marquis
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 11 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 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and belts and associated pulleys.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Show complaint excerpts
Gas pedal and brake pedal are too close together. Accidently hit gas pedal instead of brake pedal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-06-28
Suspension
1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing rear.
Structure
1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.
Show complaint excerpts
Consumer says front doors were designed where the top corner of the doors has a sharp corner. On numerous occasions passenger and driver have been injured". Consumer believes doors pose a potential risk of eye being punctured.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-25
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2002 Mercury Marquis — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2002 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 2002 Mercury Marquis?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 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.