2001 Mercury Cougar vs 2002 Mercury Cougar
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Mercury Cougar | 2002 Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 82 | 95 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 61 | 42 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,900 mi | 66,600 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Cougar | Mercury Cougar |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 41 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 11 |
| Power Train | 10 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 4 |
| Visibility | 7 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 4 |
| Engine | 1 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 18 | 23 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 28 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
2001 Mercury Cougar
2002 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.