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Mercury Mystique Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns across the Mercury Mystique, 1994–2002. Owners have filed 1,019 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 9 model years with settled counts, the 1995 drew the most (335) and the 1994 the fewest (2).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls19campaignsCovering 1994–2002 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints1,019filedOwner reports across 9 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy25mpg combined2000 model, best configurationSource: EPA

Mercury Mystique complaints by model year

1,019 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

2 8335 7185 471 8231 2128 363 2 2
199419951996199719981999200020012002
19942 1995335 1996185 199771 1998231 1999128 200063 20012 20022
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 1994 · 2 complaints
  • 2001 · 2 complaints
  • 2002 · 2 complaints

Most complaints

  • 1995 · 335 complaints
  • 1998 · 231 complaints
  • 1996 · 185 complaints

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, 1994–2002. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Mercury Mystique owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component199419951996199719981999200020012002
Engine and engine cooling 09341133415800
Electrical system 0734772814700
Power train 053309384400
Suspension 036155496200
Service brakes 02515122821200
Visibility 0181981614900
Structure 014823281800
Fuel system 13114097701

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Mercury Mystique recalls (19)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Mystique model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Mercury Mystique
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
01V255000Aug 8, 2001FORD/FRONT COIL SPRING CORROSION1998—
01V230000Jul 9, 2001FORD/HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR1996, 1997, 1998—
00V367000Nov 6, 2000FORD/ENGINE COOLING FAN1995, 1996—
00V228001Aug 18, 2000FORD/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES2000—
00V075000Mar 9, 2000FORD/REAR BRAKE VALVE1996–2000—
99V361000Dec 29, 1999FORD/LABEL2000—
99V247000Sep 13, 1999FORD/FUEL VENT HOSE1996—
99V243000Sep 8, 1999FORD/AIR BAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY1998—
99V194000Jul 20, 1999FORD/THROTTLE CABLE1998—
99V103000May 5, 1999FORD/HEADLIGHT SWITCH/WIRING HARNESS1996, 1997, 1998—
99V060000Mar 17, 1999FORD/FMVSS 1141999—
98V233000Sep 18, 1998FORD/SHIFT LEVER DAMAGE1995–1998—
98V028000Feb 10, 1998FORD/FMVSS 1081998—
97V225000Dec 8, 1997FORD/THROTTLE CABLE1995, 1996—
95V232000Dec 5, 1995FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK1995—

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.

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Fuel economy by model year

199521–25 mpg
199621–25 mpg
199721–24 mpg
199820–25 mpg
199920–25 mpg
200021–25 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

2002 Mercury Mystique report2 complaints · 0 campaigns →2001 Mercury Mystique report2 complaints · 0 campaigns →2000 Mercury Mystique report63 complaints · 3 campaigns →Every Mercury modelMercury models →

Mercury Mystique FAQ

How many recalls has the Mercury Mystique had?

NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns that cover at least one Mercury Mystique model year from 1994 to 2002. 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 Mystique year has the most complaints?

Among the last 9 model years with settled counts, the 1995 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (335) and the 1994 the fewest (2). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Mercury Mystique problems?

Across the 1994–2002 model years, owners most often name the engine and engine cooling, electrical system, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Mercury Mystique get?

EPA rates the 2000 Mercury Mystique at 21 to 25 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

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.
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