1990 Mercury Cougar Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Mercury Cougar, 10% of the 86 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Replaced accumulator on the ABS assembly to correct the problem of intermittent failure of brakes while traveling 40+ miles per hour. Following this performed another diagnostic and found hydralic and pump assembly leaking rendering the car unroadworthy and needed replacement. Advised the ABS failure is a reportable safety concern and may be a basis for reimbursement of cost from manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #722951, filed 2000-05“This vehicle had numerous brake system problems within the first 3 months of being placed in service. The front rotors were warped and unbalanced resulting in uneven and excessive premature wear to the front brake pads.caliper retaining pins have inade”
NHTSA complaint #719203, filed 2000-02“While driving vehicle sudden accelerated. Consumer put foot on the brake in order to stop vehicle, but brakes were inoperative, resulting in an accident. Dealr inspected vehicle and could not find any problems. The problem never happened again.”
NHTSA complaint #835777, filed 1999-03“While driving vehicle out of driveway the comsumer tried to stop the vehicle, but did not had any brakes on vehicle, the vehicle was taken to a shop and mechanic said: the problem was with the ABS which did not have any power.”
NHTSA complaint #815339, filed 1997-08“Driver entered vehicle, put on lap/shoulder belt, put vehicle in drive position, suddenly vehicle accelerated and took off, tried to apply brakes, which did not work, driver steered vehicle towards a wall, vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #800933, filed 1996-08Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 6% |
| 1999 | 77 | 17% |
| 1997 | 12 | 16% |
| 1996 | 6 | 10% |
| 1995 | 40 | 37% |
| 1994 | 29 | 21% |
| 1993 | 22 | 11% |
| 1992 | 8 | 9% |
| 1991 | 11 | 15% |
| 1990 | 9 | 10% |
| 1989 | 10 | 12% |
| 1988 | 3 | 5% |
| 1987 | 5 | 15% |
| 1986 | 1 | 8% |
| 1984 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1990 Mercury Cougar
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Mercury Cougar
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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