NHTSA Data Explorer

Mercury

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

Complaints

21,170

Active records

Recalls

178

Active records

TSBs

2,963

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

37

Injuries

1,292

Crashes

1,281

Fires

601

Top reported issues — Mercury

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Condition issue

6,890

Operating state

5,342

Engine behavior

2,141

Reporting mechanism

2,127

Safety restraint issue

1,865

Lighting behavior

1,756

Braking behavior

1,651

Performance issue

1,634

Steering behavior

1,533

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,489

Thermal issue

1,412

Noise

1,294

Fluid issue

1,204

Vibration/harshness

1,071

Safety restraint behavior

1,007

Driver assistance issue

871

Electrical issue

842

Access/entry issue

804

Smell

474

HVAC behavior

338

Ride/handling behavior

285

Wiper/washer behavior

265

Starting behavior

254

Recent change

233

Powering on/off behavior

183

Infotainment behavior

84

Electrified system issue

44

Communication/network issue

2

Most-reported Mercury models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

Sable

4,894

2

Grand Marquis

3,702

3

Milan

2,575

4

Mountaineer

1,992

5

Villager

1,725

6

Cougar

1,677

7

Mariner

1,511

8

Mystique

1,019

9

Tracer

530

10

Monterey

453

11

Topaz

285

12

Montego

259

13

Marauder

87

14

Capri

44

15

Colony Park

1

Browse all Mercury models

All Mercury models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

CapriColony ParkCougarGrand MarquisMarauderMarinerMilanMontegoMontereyMountaineerMystiqueSableTopazTracerVillager

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2011 MERCURY MILAN

Filed Aug 5, 2026


Gas tank leak, fuel fumes. Part of safety recall for fuel pressure regulator causing fuel tank rupture!!!

2011 MERCURY MILAN

Filed Aug 3, 2026


The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Milan. The contact stated there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle and there was fuel underneath the vehicle. The contact researched and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V793000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…

2006 MERCURY MILAN

Filed Jul 31, 2026


The contact owned a 2006 Mercury Milan. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V001000 (Air Bags) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list because the contact no longer own the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified several times via phone, online, and in person.

2006 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

Filed Jul 23, 2026


The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side exhaust manifold shield fell into the steering linkage and caused the vehicle to run over a bush. There was no crash or injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, but there was no diagnostic information provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…

2011 MERCURY MILAN

Filed Jul 14, 2026


On XXX My 2011 Milan, experienced a total loss of steering assist. Am original owner & have original invoice from former dealer (Vista Ford )dated XXX, Invoice #XXX shows the dealer only did a software patch under 15N01 because there were no error codes at the time. My physical defective steering gear was never replaced, and now suffers a total mechanical electrical failure. The manufacturers software recall patch failed to prevent the component from failing. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT…

2011 MERCURY MILAN

Filed Jun 12, 2026


The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Milan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electronic power steering failure warning light illuminated. Additionally, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact's family member attached the ODS monitor to the vehicle, and fault codes: C1277 (Steering Wheel Angle Sensor), UL3000 (Power Steering Control Modular) and several other failure codes associated with the electronic power steering were retrieved. The…

2011 MERCURY MARINER

Filed May 19, 2026


The contact owns a 2011 Mercury Mariner. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering became inoperable with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft port sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

2010 MERCURY MILAN

Filed May 18, 2026


While driving at low speed performing a turn in a residential area, the vehicle suddenly displayed a “Steering Assist Fault” warning message and the steering wheel became completely locked with essentially no movement possible. I attempted to turn the wheel with extreme force but it would barely move, creating a serious safety hazard. I was fortunately driving slowly at the time. If this had occurred at higher speed or in traffic, it could have caused a crash, serious injury, or even death. …

2003 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

Filed May 14, 2026


While driving my vehicle headlights turn off and back on, sometimes off for minutes sometimes flickering.

2006 MERCURY MONTEGO

Filed May 9, 2026


The throttle body on the 2006 Mercury Montego SHOULD HAVE been recalled just like the 2007 Mercury Montego that I owned previously was recalled. It has the SAME EXACT problem! The throttle is VERY DANGEROUS as it dumps fuel without me touching the gas pedal. I have already almost killed a pedestrian! Please help! I cannot afford to fix the car and I don't want to hurt anyone. Thank You , [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.