Mercury Grand Marquis complaints by model year
3,949 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 79 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 | 96 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | 143 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 | 488 | 24 | 5 | 4 |
| 2004 | 348 | 17 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 | 362 | 22 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 78 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 157 | 26 | 3 | 3 |
| 2000 | 162 | 14 | 5 | 6 |
| 1999 | 164 | 17 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | 143 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| 1997 | 316 | 11 | 6 | 4 |
| 1996 | 239 | 9 | 19 | 5 |
| 1995 | 179 | 19 | 5 | 5 |
| 1994 | 156 | 17 | 20 | 3 |
| 1993 | 144 | 9 | 18 | 3 |
| 1992 | 255 | 23 | 27 | 3 |
| 1991 | 82 | 12 | 14 | 1 |
| 1990 | 56 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 | 58 | 8 | 17 | 1 |
| 1988 | 73 | 9 | 25 | 2 |
| 1987 | 43 | 2 | 16 | 4 |
| 1986 | 21 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| 1985 | 21 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 1984 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 1983 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2002–2011. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 207 | 207 | 293 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 51 | 40 | 75 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Steering | 9 | 28 | 65 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 27 | 23 | 39 | 37 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 11 | 6 | 67 | 37 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 5 | 0 | 36 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Mercury Grand Marquis recalls (32)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Grand Marquis model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V861000 | Dec 22, 2015 | Loss of Headlights | 2003, 2004, 2005 | 40.3% |
| 14V704000 | Nov 5, 2014 | Improper Repair of Upper Intermediate Shaft | 2005–2011 | 70.6% |
| 13V385000 | Aug 29, 2013 | Steering Column Lower Bearing May Separate | 2005–2011 | 60.9% |
| 08V051000 | Feb 4, 2008 | SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH | 1992–1998 | — |
| 07V336000 | Aug 3, 2007 | SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH | 1992–1998 | — |
| 07V270000 | Jun 26, 2007 | HUB ASSEMBLY | 2008 | — |
| 06V440000 | Nov 15, 2006 | WINDSHIELD RETENTION/FMVSS 212 | 2007 | — |
| 05V518000 | Nov 9, 2005 | POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE | 2005 | — |
| 01V227001 | Jul 16, 2001 | FORD/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES | 2001 | — |
| 00V412000 | Dec 6, 2000 | FORD/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | 2001 | — |
| 00V270000 | Sep 13, 2000 | FORD/AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT | 2001 | — |
| 00V200000 | Jul 18, 2000 | FORD/JACKING INSTRUCTIONS | 1998, 1999, 2000 | — |
| 00V157001 | Jun 12, 2000 | FORD/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES | 1996–2000 | — |
| 00V157002 | Jun 12, 2000 | FORD/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES | 1996–2000 | — |
| 00V138000 | May 17, 2000 | FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULES | 2000 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Mercury Grand Marquis FAQ
How many recalls has the Mercury Grand Marquis had?
NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns that cover at least one Mercury Grand Marquis model year from 1981 to 2011. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Mercury Grand Marquis year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2005 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (488) and the 2011 the fewest (9). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Mercury Grand Marquis problems?
Across the 2002–2011 model years, owners most often name the exterior lighting, electrical system, steering in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Mercury Grand Marquis get?
EPA rates the 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis at 19 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.