MYRModel Year Report

1996 Mercury Villager

● Typical for this model
1996 Mercury Villager
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:16:26.617Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Villager Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 414 complaints 1994: 253 complaints 1994 1995: 367 complaints 1996: 188 complaints 1996 1997: 125 complaints 1998: 83 complaints 1998 1999: 185 complaints 2000: 71 complaints 2000 2001: 20 complaints 2002: 18 complaints 2002
1996: 188 complaints
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YearComplaints
19921
1993414
1994253
1995367
1996188
1997125
199883
1999185
200071
200120
200218

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 14%

14% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I HAD A LOW IMPACT ACCIDENT WHERE THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE HIT THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041015

STRUCTURE 12%

12% of complaints: structure — 22 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO CLOSE THE DOOR, THE SENSOR FAILED AND THE SLIDING DOOR CLOSED ON THE CONSUMER HAND. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030403

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 19 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 5%

5% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 9 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19960530 — EA (closed 19970529)

BATTERY EXPLOSIONS

R 19980415 — visibility

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH POWER WINDOWS THAT CAN BE CLOSED AFTER THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND THE RIGHT FRONT (PASSENGER) DOOR IS OPEN

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LABEL REMINDING OWNERS NOT TO LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED BECAUSE THE POWER WINDOWS CAN OPERATE FOR 15 MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE IGNITION HAS BEEN TURNED OFF UNLESS THE DR

Campaign 98V012001 — check if this car was fixed

I 19990629 — EA (closed 20010418)

FUEL RAIL HOSE FITTING LEAKAGE

I 20000512 — SQ (closed 20020401)

UNEXPECTED OPENING ON SLIDING DOOR

I 20000522 — EA (closed 20010104)

FUEL TANK VENT HOSE LEAKAGE

R 20010215 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE FUEL TANK VENT HOSE ALLOWS AIR TO VENT FROM THE FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING. CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE VENT HOSE. IF (1) THE FUEL TANK IS OVERFILLED, NOT AL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VENT HOSE.

Campaign 00V419002 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Mercury Villager — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V012001 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V419002 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2000 ▲ 1998 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 1993 ■ 1995 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1996 Mercury Villager reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Mercury Villager is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mercury Villager?

The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Mercury Villager have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.