2000 Mercury Cougar problems by component
211 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Mercury Cougar, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 63 | 30% | 65,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 38 | 18% | 71,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 26 | 12% | 59,500 mi |
| Air Bags → | 17 | 8% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 16 | 8% | — |
| Visibility → | 16 | 8% | 70,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 10 | 5% | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 4% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 4% | — |
| Steering | 8 | 4% | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 3% | — |
| Structure | 7 | 3% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 3% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 5 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.