1997 Mercury Grand Marquis vs 1997 Toyota Avalon
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 Grand Marquis | 1997 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 316 | 125 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 133 | 58 |
| Investigations | 7 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,800 mi | 99,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Grand Marquis | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 124 | 8 |
| Steering | 22 | 40 |
| Suspension | 26 | 26 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 32 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 32 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 19 | 3 |
| Power Train | 12 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 27 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 9 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
1997 Toyota Avalon
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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.