1991 Mercury Cougar Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 15%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Mercury Cougar, 15% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 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.
“While driving 60 MPH, the anti lock braking system failed. As a result, when applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle had been making noises since it was new. The consumer thought it was normal. The consumer was unable to find the parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10076168, filed 2004-07, 78,000 miles“Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with front brake rotors warping. Consumer has replaced rotors on four occasions, since november 96 up to the present time. Dealer/mfr. Notified. Recall 92b11 - front disc rougness, brake shudder information attached, also the calipers were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #831208, filed 1998-11Brakes: 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 1991 Mercury Cougar
17 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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