MYRModel Year Report

2002 Mercury Villager

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2002 Mercury Villager
RENDERED 2026-10-31T18:45:27.345Z

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
18

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1992: 1 complaint 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 2000: 71 complaints 2000 2001: 20 complaints 2002: 18 complaints 2002 18
1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 415 complaints 1993 1994: 257 complaints 1994 1995: 367 complaints 1995 1996: 188 complaints 1996 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 83 complaints 1998 1999: 185 complaints 1999 2000: 71 complaints 2000 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 18 complaints 2002 18
1992: 1 complaint 1992 1993: 415 complaints 1993 1994: 257 complaints 1994 1995: 367 complaints 1995 1996: 188 complaints 1996 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 83 complaints 1998 1999: 185 complaints 1999 2000: 71 complaints 2000 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 18 complaints 2002 18

2002: 18 complaints

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YearComplaints
19921
1993415
1994257
1995367
1996188
1997125
199883
1999185
200071
200120
200218

Known problem areas

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

3 of 18 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.

Steering

3 of 18 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing column and steering wheel/handle bar.

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Consumer called complainimng about having problems with the steering.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-29

Tires

2 of 18 total reports mention: tires.

Electrical system

2 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system.

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I took my car to allan vigil Ford in fayettville ga for service and I not happy with the repairs . First , the alarm is going off along with the horn at random .second ,the dashboard lights do not work .

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-19

Air bags

2 of 18 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHINJURY
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Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 MPH on a normal road conditions the vehicle crash into another vehicle exiting a parking lot. A police report was processed at the scene of the accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-06-27

Contacts wife hit a car at about 45 MPH, there were no airbags deployed, and very little braking before impact. Vehicle was hit in the front and the occupant was wearing a seat belt.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-05-04

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2002 Mercury Villager — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Mercury Villager?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Mercury Villager have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.