2001 Mercury Mystique

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2001 Mercury Mystique
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:03.626Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Complaints per year

1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 335 complaints 1996: 185 complaints 1996 1997: 71 complaints 1998: 231 complaints 1998 1999: 128 complaints 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2 2002: 2 complaints
1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 335 complaints 1995 1996: 185 complaints 1996 1997: 71 complaints 1997 1998: 231 complaints 1998 1999: 128 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2 2002: 2 complaints 2002
1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 335 complaints 1995 1996: 185 complaints 1996 1997: 71 complaints 1997 1998: 231 complaints 1998 1999: 128 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2 2002: 2 complaints 2002

2001: 2 complaints

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YearComplaints
19942
1995335
1996185
199771
1998231
1999128
200063
20012
20022

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Show complaint excerpts

At a complete stop consumer takes foot of brake to accelerate. If at a slight incline vehicle would roll backward even though it was in drive. Dealer said that was normal for vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-12-28

Tires

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires.

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Tire would deflate on and off. Went in to the shop today to get it repaired. There was a rip in sidewall. Repairmen stated it was a defective tire, not anything I did. Had to buy a new tire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-04

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Mercury Mystique — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Mercury Mystique 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 Mystique?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Mercury Mystique 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.