MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mercury Villager

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2001 Mercury Villager
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:33.491Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Villager Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 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 2001 2002: 18 complaints 2002
2001: 20 complaints
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YearComplaints
19921
1993414
1994253
1995367
1996188
1997125
199883
1999185
200071
200120
200218

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.

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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, 20190210

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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20011218

AIR BAGS

3 of 20 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20050126

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, 20041014

STRUCTURE

1 of 20 total reports mentions: structure.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 20 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20001115 — seat belts

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 T

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT. SOME BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT.

Campaign 00V338001 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Mercury Villager — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V338001 (seat belts) 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 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.