MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mercury Villager

● Typical for this model
1999 Mercury Villager
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:05:58.309Z

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, 1999 highlighted. 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 415 complaints 1994: 257 complaints 1994 1995: 367 complaints 1996: 188 complaints 1996 1997: 125 complaints 1998: 83 complaints 1998 1999: 185 complaints 1999 2000: 71 complaints 2000 2001: 20 complaints 2002: 18 complaints 2002
1999: 185 complaints
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YearComplaints
19921
1993415
1994257
1995367
1996188
1997125
199883
1999185
200071
200120
200218

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 47%

47% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 87 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal and linkages.

CRASH INJURY
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WITHOUT WARNING ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING 45-MPH, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT AN EMBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031215

Also filed under AIR BAGS

TRIED TO SLIGHTLY DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE UP IN TRAFFIC BUT ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK AND HAD TO APPLY MORE FORCE TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD NEARLY CAUSING A COLLISION WITH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130817

Also filed under ENGINE and SEAT BELTS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9%

9% of complaints: exterior lighting — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights and tail lights.

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASH
STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and frame and members.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990517 — seats

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SIDE CAPTAIN CHAIR THAT HAS INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE EASY ENTRY AND EXIT LATCH SYSTEM. IN SOME CASES, THE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT TRACK FOR THE SECOND ROW RIGHT HAND SIDE CAPTAIN'S CHAIR, WHICH INCLUDES THE EASY ENTRY AND EXIT LATCH MECHANISM.

Campaign 99V056001 — check if this car was fixed

R 19990810 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAP (TWO STRAPS PER VEHICLE) CAN BREAK AT THE SPOT WELDS CAUSING AN UNDERBODY RATTLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS.

Campaign 99V205001 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000119 — exterior lighting

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED, RESULTING IN THE LOCKING TAB HAVING INSUFFICIENT FORCE TO RETAIN THE BULB.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.

Campaign 99V347001 — check if this car was fixed

R 20001128 — steering

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FIVE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR TO THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND, IF THE BOLTS ARE MISSING, WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. ALL BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER

Campaign 00V292001 — check if this car was fixed

I 20040226 — PE (closed 20040624)

FAILING HEADLIGHTS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Mercury Villager — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (87 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V056001 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V205001 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V347001 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V292001 (steering) 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 1999 Mercury Villager reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Mercury Villager is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mercury Villager?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Mercury Villager have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

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