1997 Mercury Cougar vs 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
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 | 1997 Mercury Cougar | 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 76 | 810 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 113 | 102 |
| Investigations | 1 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 109 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,550 mi | 105,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Cougar | Pontiac Grand Prix |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 216 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | 136 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 149 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 88 |
| Visibility | 3 | 78 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 56 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 42 |
| Engine | 1 | 45 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 11 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 34 |
| Stalling | 0 | 24 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 24 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 12 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
1997 Mercury Cougar
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
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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.