MYRModel Year Report

2002 Mercury Marquis

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2002 Mercury Marquis
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:50:55.217Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Marquis Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 10 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 10 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 24 complaints 1993: 23 complaints 1994: 30 complaints 1994 1995: 20 complaints 1996: 31 complaints 1997: 53 complaints 1997 1998: 29 complaints 1999: 24 complaints 2000: 23 complaints 2000 2001: 26 complaints 2002: 11 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 12 complaints 2004
2002: 11 complaints
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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 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.

CRASH
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.

CRASH
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GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. ACCIDENTLY HIT GAS PEDAL INSTEAD OF BRAKE PEDAL.*AK *TT

NHTSA ODI report, 20020628

SUSPENSION

1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing rear.

STRUCTURE

1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

INJURY
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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.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030825

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Mercury Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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