1990 Mercury Cougar Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%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 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1990 Mercury Cougar, 2% of the 86 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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 1997-10Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 6% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 | 34 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 8 | 4% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 8% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1990 Mercury Cougar
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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