MYRModel Year Report

2002 Mercury Marquis

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2002 Mercury Marquis
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:48:12.659Z

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. 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 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 23 complaints 2001: 26 complaints 2002: 11 complaints 2002 2003: 33 complaints 2004: 12 complaints 2004
2002: 11 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 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

3 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
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REVERSE ACCELEARTION PROBLEM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030203

ACCELERATION PROBLEM GOING BACKWARDS. CAR LURCHED BACKWARDS AND DID NOT RESPOND TO BRAKING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030203

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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.

STRUCTURE

1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure.

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

SEAT BELTS

1 of 11 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT DISCONNECTS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THE PERSON RIDING IN THE SEAT WAS AN ADULT ON EVERY OCCASION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130215

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Mercury Marquis — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension 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, hydraulic:pedals and linkages, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.