1990 Mercury Cougar vs 1992 Mercury Cougar
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1990 Mercury Cougar | 1992 Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 86 | 92 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 33 | 47 |
| Investigations | 5 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Cougar | Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 27 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 15 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 7 |
| Steering | 4 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
1990 Mercury Cougar
1992 Mercury Cougar
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.