1996 Mercury Marquis vs 1997 Mercury Marquis
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 | 1996 Mercury Marquis | 1997 Mercury Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 31 | 53 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 7 | 4 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 66,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Marquis | Mercury Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 21 |
| Suspension | 3 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 6 |
| Steering | 3 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3 |
| Power Train | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 5 |
1996 Mercury Marquis
1997 Mercury Marquis
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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.