1990 Mercury Cougar Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 17%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 Mercury Cougar, 17% of the 86 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I just want to know who I can take it to repair the front seat belt. Its the manual lap part that is not working properly. I would greatly appreciate your help. Thanks for your time and attention.”
NHTSA complaint #720218, filed 2000-03“Driver's side shoulder belt will not retrac/ it completely failed/ will no longer function, causing loss of shoulder restraint and protection. Possibly caused by failure of motor or belts.”
NHTSA complaint #873486, filed 2000-10“Getting into vehicle, no lever to close from inside. Dropped off hinges that were worn & out of alignment. Automatic shoulder belts do not activate due to door not being able to close. Have to hold it close. At dealership now.”
NHTSA complaint #818878, filed 1997-10“Front passenger's motorized safety belt does not secure/hold occupants, dealer removed paper stuck inside where seat belt comes up, belt still hangs loose.”
NHTSA complaint #808037, filed 1997-02“With foot on brake and rear ended, drivers lap belt button is stuck with latch separating and shoulder belt didn't restrain from hitting steering wheel. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #962716, filed 1995-03Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 8 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 5% |
| 1991 | 9 | 12% |
| 1990 | 15 | 17% |
| 1989 | 17 | 21% |
| 1988 | 16 | 29% |
| 1987 | 11 | 33% |
| 1986 | 3 | 23% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
| 1984 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1990 Mercury Cougar
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsBrakes
9 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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