1992 Mercury Cougar vs 1994 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 | 1992 Mercury Cougar | 1994 Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 92 | 137 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 47 | 94 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 18 | 32 |
| Power Train | 4 | 36 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 27 |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 11 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 6 |
| Suspension | 3 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 17 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 6 |
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.