1991 Mercury Cougar vs 1993 Mercury Cougar
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1991 Mercury Cougar | 1993 Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 73 | 195 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 36 | 75 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Cougar | Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 105 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 24 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 4 |
| Structure | 2 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 0 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
| Stalling | 0 | 6 |
1991 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.