1999 Mercury Villager vs 2001 Mercury Villager
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 | 1999 Mercury Villager | 2001 Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 185 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 118 | 33 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 51,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Villager | Mercury Villager |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 87 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 2 |
| Power Train | 11 | 1 |
| Structure | 11 | 1 |
| Suspension | 8 | 3 |
| Tires | 8 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
1999 Mercury Villager
2001 Mercury Villager
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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.