2001 Mercury Villager
Only 20 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 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 415 |
| 1994 | 257 |
| 1995 | 367 |
| 1996 | 188 |
| 1997 | 125 |
| 1998 | 83 |
| 1999 | 185 |
| 2000 | 71 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 18 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
3 of 20 total reports mention: tires.
Suspension
3 of 20 total reports mention: suspension.
Show complaint excerpts
This is my second Villager, the first was a 1993 and now own a 2001. The base structure where the rack and pinion gets bolted-in cracks, while the alignment and whole rack & pinion has shifted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-10
While vehicle is being driven between 50-70 MPH extreme vibration occurs, causing loss of vehicle control. Dealer states that this is a normal characteristic of vehicle. Please give any further details.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-12-18
Air bags
3 of 20 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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Consumer vehicle t-boned another vehicle at 45 MPH, and neither frontal air bags deployed. Driver and the five passengers were all restrained with the seat belts. Everyone sustained minor injuries from the seat belts.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-26
Also filed under Seat belts
While driving 40 MPH, the driver collided with the vehicle in front of her. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy. This caused the driver to sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-14
Service brakes
3 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Seat belts
3 of 20 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
While taking seatbelt off belt will not retract. *ak both front seat belts do not retract properly while removing.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-12-26
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2000-11-15Seat belts00V338001 Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles may have the plastic trim cover around the base of the front seat safety belt buckle trapped between the shoulder of the restraint anchorage bolt and…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt buckle assembly attachment. Some belt buckle assemblies may require replacement.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Mercury Villager — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V338001 · Seat belts
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2001 Mercury Villager 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 Villager?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Mercury Villager have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.