2008 Mercury Grand Marquis vs 2009 Mercury Grand 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 | 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 78 | 26 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 16 | 16 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 51,250 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Grand Marquis | Mercury Grand Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 21 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 4 |
| Structure | 9 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
2009 Mercury Grand 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.