MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mercury Villager

▲ Better than typical
2000 Mercury Villager
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:16:44.620Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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, 2000 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
2000: 71 complaints
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YearComplaints
19921
1993414
1994253
1995367
1996188
1997125
199883
1999185
200071
200120
200218

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 42%

42% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 30 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 14%

14% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 10 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4%

4% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 4%

4% of complaints: air bags — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION 3%

3% of complaints: suspension — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20001026 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES OF YOUR VEHICLE AND REPLACE ALL SEAT BELT BUCKLES THAT FALL WITHIN THE SUSPECT DATE CODE RANGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 26, 20

Campaign 00V228001 — 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

2000 Mercury Villager — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (30 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V228001 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V292001 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 1997 ● 1999

WORST YEARS

■ 1993 ■ 1995 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Mercury Villager reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Mercury Villager is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercury Villager?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 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.